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DE08 JVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2026

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 135,164 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Corrosion on jacking points

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Fluctuations in front brakes

Front brake dragging at o/s

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Imbalance on front brakes 31% limit 50%

Fail 11 Apr 2025 135,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pad warning light on

Corrosion on jacking points

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Fluctuations in front brakes

Front brake dragging at o/s

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Headlight lenses faded

Imbalance on front brakes 31% limit 50%

Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower panel damage

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Feb 2022

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,275 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,351 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,134 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 JVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

DE08 JVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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