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DA08 AWR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

189,096 mi
Last recorded189,096 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 189,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 189,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 188,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 188,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 188,637 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 188,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 187,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 187,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 177,404 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 177,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 158,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower screen cracked below wiper blades. (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 158,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower screen cracked below wiper blades. (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 146,705 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 146,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,440 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 131,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,396 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 72,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake discs wearing thin

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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DA08 AWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA08 AWR, 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 DA08 AWR registered?

DA08 AWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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