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FJ08 OUA

2008 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

298,676 mi
Last recorded298,676 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Minibus100,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 OUA
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 298,676 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 284,130 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 284,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s/r door bottom part sharpe edges and projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 262,854 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 244,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 239,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 221,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r before and after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

last three rear seat insecure slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2018 221,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and no immage (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Steering column shaft fractured to the extent that steering is affected advisery (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Steering column shaft fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r before and after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

last three rear seat insecure slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2017 201,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 182,265 miles

Emissions too clean to test

General corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 158,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,441 miles

just fitted on the ramp

Pass 5 Sep 2013 108,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,800 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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FJ08 OUA is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 100,758 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 OUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ08 OUA is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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