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HM08 DJM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM08 DJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,464 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,660 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 138,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,080 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 125,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 120,602 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front fogs not working

Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,599 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front fogs not working

Pass 10 May 2019 116,781 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 103,573 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 103,573 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 91,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,015 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 81,015 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 70,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,802 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

handbrake noisy both sides.

Pass 30 May 2012 31,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 20,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 20,164 miles

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

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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HM08 DJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc 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 HM08 DJM, 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 HM08 DJM registered?

HM08 DJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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