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EA08 JHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,125 mi
Last recorded213,125 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 213,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 212,087 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 203,315 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 203,315 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 193,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 193,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 173,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 170,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 170,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 161,360 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 154,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,826 miles

offside front tyre underinflated

offside rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in saddle rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind when spinning wheel

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

has crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in saddle rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind when spinning wheel

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

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

has crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,274 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside zone A not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,503 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

EA08 JHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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