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YN08 NJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 NJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 173,169 miles

Exhaust CAT convertor has evidence of tampering

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 173,169 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust CAT convertor has evidence of tampering

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,951 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 150,951 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 129,648 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 129,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,419 miles

both front shockers weak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 116,415 miles

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

both front shockers weak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,364 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 102,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

slight condensation in n/s/front headlamp lens

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,377 miles

o/s/rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,349 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,966 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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YN08 NJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YN08 NJZ, 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 YN08 NJZ registered?

YN08 NJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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