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V8 MKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,242 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jan 2026 125,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,055 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,960 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,518 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 109,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,057 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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V8 MKJ 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 88.2%.

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 V8 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 MKJ registered?

V8 MKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is V8 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 MKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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