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X121 AMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,342 mi
Last recorded106,342 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 AMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 106,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

center exhaust box on poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,116 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,920 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,280 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,638 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,226 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,098 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread pattern..

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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X121 AMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X121 AMJ, 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

How do I check the history of X121 AMJ?

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What year was X121 AMJ registered?

X121 AMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is X121 AMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X121 AMJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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