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YN08 ZJX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 146,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 140,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 140,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 136,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,576 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 120,574 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,803 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 113,763 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,059 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,470 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut close to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,719 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN08 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

YN08 ZJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 ZJX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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