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DE08 ZFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,210 mi
Last recorded175,210 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 175,210 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play when checked side to side

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 175,209 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pipe very weak / corroded (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on lower arm on lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Badly holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play when checked side to side

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 166,484 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe before back box very corroded / weak and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded / weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front and rear pipes both greased / coated

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 166,484 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill at jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe before back box very corroded / weak and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded / weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 156,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff has slight weep in 2 places

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 118,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 109,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,320 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,320 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,070 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,070 miles

Centre Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake fluid low

pad warning light on

Pass 21 May 2012 63,752 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 63,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 57,288 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 ZFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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