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DE08 AYL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

292,623 mi
Last recorded292,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 292,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff bushes worn

Underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 292,621 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff bushes worn

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 291,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp pattern poor

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 291,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp pattern poor

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 283,150 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 283,150 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 281,885 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective [rear box] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 281,381 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 281,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 280,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 276,083 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 260,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 237,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 215,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 192,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 171,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 146,873 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 122,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,765 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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DE08 AYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE08 AYL, 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 DE08 AYL registered?

DE08 AYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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