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DA08 AWX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,275 mi
Last recorded166,275 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 166,275 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 166,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 158,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorating

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

Offside Headlamp glass deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2025 158,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorating

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

Offside Headlamp glass deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2024 150,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorating

Offside Headlamp glass deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 146,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,800 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,622 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 121,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,759 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,642 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 34,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,527 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,496 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 22,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 AWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AWX, 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 AWX registered?

DA08 AWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is DA08 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 AWX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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