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TIJ 306

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,283 mi
Last recorded189,283 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIJ 306
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 189,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 187,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 183,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 169,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 162,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,759 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,512 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,512 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,483 miles

Emissions not tested back box broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear lamp damage

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,423 miles

os mirror back missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,938 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,746 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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TIJ 306 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TIJ 306, 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 TIJ 306 registered?

TIJ 306 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is TIJ 306 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIJ 306 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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