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DA08 BOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

422,799 mi
Last recorded422,799 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 422,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 422,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 406,472 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Brake wear MIL is ON

Engine management MIL is ON

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2021 378,172 miles

Nearside Front Door Mirror Damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2021 378,172 miles

Nearside Front Door Mirror Damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 360,120 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 360,120 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 330,018 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam paten

Pass 28 Dec 2017 380,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 280,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 280,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 258,752 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 229,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 229,410 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands marked yellow (5.2.4b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 207,547 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 188,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 168,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 150,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 150,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 132,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,349 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 125,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,575 miles

brake anti slip slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 102,572 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake anti slip slightly worn

clutch anti slip slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,227 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 79,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,104 miles

front brakes balance 25%

Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 100 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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DA08 BOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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