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DA08 BKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,508 mi
Last recorded213,508 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 213,508 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

underside heaily undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2026 213,508 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside heaily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2025 212,606 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 211,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Jul 2023 210,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear differential leaking

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 210,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 193,980 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 180,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 180,858 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 165,997 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak, but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Pass 29 May 2018 160,389 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along rear of subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner secured but not as intended

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear diff casing shows signs of oil weep, suggest investigation

Fail 23 May 2018 160,370 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hanger corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along rear of subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central residue from engine repairs, suggest steaming off

Nearside Front wheel arch liner secured but not as intended

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff casing shows signs of oil weep, suggest investigation

centre pivot where two rear cables meet rusty and seized

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,103 miles

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

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 BKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 BKY, 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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DA08 BKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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