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WU08 TOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,915 mi
Last recorded245,915 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 TOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 245,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 205,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 175,000 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

Pass 5 Oct 2016 148,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,613 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 143,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 143,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,581 miles

o/s/f ARB bush pulling out of clamp slightley

Fail 4 Aug 2014 138,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f ARB bush pulling out of clamp slightley

Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

SRS light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2012 127,771 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

SRS light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2012 122,385 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,802 miles

minor oil leak from cam cover gasket area

slight dampness on offside diff seal

Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor oil leak from cam cover gasket area

slight dampness on offside diff seal

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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WU08 TOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU08 TOJ, 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 WU08 TOJ registered?

WU08 TOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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