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SJ08 XNF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,904 mi
Last recorded185,904 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 185,904 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 186,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlight case slight crack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 185,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 180,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 166,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,465 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 149,464 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,892 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,892 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 127,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,200 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,984 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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SJ08 XNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ08 XNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ08 XNF registered?

SJ08 XNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 XNF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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