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T55 ROJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,807 mi
Last recorded167,807 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 ROJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 167,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 160,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 160,987 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 154,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 147,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake sticks after operation - does not release straight away

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,819 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 136,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,145 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside park brake effort poor but not little or no effort

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,122 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside park brake effort poor but not little or no effort

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,709 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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T55 ROJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T55 ROJ, 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 T55 ROJ registered?

T55 ROJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is T55 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 ROJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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