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DE08 XXA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 95,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 95,022 miles

All brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded/covered in underseal

Fail 1 May 2025 95,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded/covered in underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,998 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe heavily coroded

Fail 16 Apr 2024 92,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe heavily coroded

Pass 9 May 2023 90,157 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Multiple suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft seal leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2023 90,157 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Multiple suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft seal leaking

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2022 87,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Rear tyres splitting on inner edges 195/65/16

Fail 3 May 2022 87,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft seal leaking slightly

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

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

Rear tyres splitting on inner edges 195/65/16

Pass 12 Jul 2021 84,292 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion especially the rear pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff rubber starting to split/perish ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All of rear of vehicle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion especially the rear pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff rubber starting to split/perish ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All of rear of vehicle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Re-secured heat shield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Offside rear tyre slight cracking tread area.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,721 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe damaged (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,977 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 XXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXA, 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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DE08 XXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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