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DE08 JXX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,801 mi
Last recorded268,801 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 268,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill backing to outriggar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill backing to outriggar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 256,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 247,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 247,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 235,992 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 235,892 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 223,113 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2020 211,978 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2019 201,320 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2019 201,320 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

rear diff leaking slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 191,401 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

rear tyres low on tread

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2018 191,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre low on tread

rear tyres low on tread

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 178,351 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2017 178,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 165,458 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 152,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,122 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 82,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 82,031 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,510 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 JXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

DE08 JXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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