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WR08 XFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,531 mi
Last recorded118,531 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 XFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,531 miles

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

offside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,548 miles

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

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

some damage to rear bumper

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,996 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,912 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,432 miles

center stop lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Maximum parking brake effort recorded: 17%

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Maximum parking brake effort recorded: 17%

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has outer tread wear developing

rear exhaust box has a slight leak of gasses and is corroded

wipers slightly smeering

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,816 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,223 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,922 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 16 Apr 2012 22,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice near side and off side front brake discs.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 20,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice near side and off side front brake discs.

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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WR08 XFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WR08 XFJ, 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 WR08 XFJ registered?

WR08 XFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is WR08 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 XFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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