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DA08 BPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,926 mi
Last recorded203,926 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 203,926 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 203,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 200,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 198,668 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

low reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 3 May 2019 190,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 181,169 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 156,080 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 156,078 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective DOES NOT OPEN (8.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 150,746 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2015 150,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lot of travel on secoundary brake.

nearside rear tyre cracked sidewall to tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 130,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,923 miles

slight drag on offside front brake.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,914 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,913 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 72,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads appear low

rear brake pads apear low

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 BPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

DA08 BPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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