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EA08 JHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,926 mi
Last recorded294,926 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 294,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 283,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 266,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 8 Jul 2022 241,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 241,224 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 214,286 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 214,286 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 182,494 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 169,267 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 169,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 157,483 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 157,483 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 144,574 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 136,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,463 miles

N/S headlight has condensation but not affecting beam image.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,718 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2014 109,718 miles

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

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,316 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r disc

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,116 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,619 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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EA08 JHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA08 JHJ, 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 EA08 JHJ registered?

EA08 JHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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