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EA08 JJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,422 mi
Last recorded162,422 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 JJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 162,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 158,264 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

smell under bonnet could be an injector leak

Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

small chips in windscreen

wipers streaky

Pass 21 Feb 2022 142,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 142,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Mar 2021 135,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near mid to rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Fail 24 Feb 2020 127,623 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash cam in centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near mid to rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 118,327 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,311 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 118,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,777 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 JJU 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 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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

EA08 JJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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