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EK08 EBM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,774 mi
Last recorded123,774 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 123,774 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,961 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 121,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,256 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,970 miles

The bonnet release cable is not attached to the release lever

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,203 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points weakened by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/Front brake slight binding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust tail pipe mounting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Hand brake travel

Fail 19 Aug 2020 97,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front O/S/Front brake slight binding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust tail pipe mounting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Hand brake travel

Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,712 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 93,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,300 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres very worn on inner & outer edges but no cords showing

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres very worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,395 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres very worn on inner & outer edges but no cords showing

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres very worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,058 miles

exhaust silencer minor leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,755 miles

trailer socket not operating lamps correctley

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,484 miles

rear brake discs lipped, pitted + corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs lipped, pitted + corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,467 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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EK08 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK08 EBM, 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 EK08 EBM registered?

EK08 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EK08 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 EBM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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