MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/sill back area. Borderline. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/sill back area. Borderline. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tailgate unable to be opened, access to rear via sliding doors.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/sill back area. Borderline. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/sill back area. Borderline. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tailgate unable to be opened, access to rear via sliding doors.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes showing signs of being hot/binding (1.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
off side front tyre cutting out
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
off side front tyre cutting out
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber worn
rear exhaust pipe rusted through
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
brake pedal rubber worn
rear exhaust pipe rusted through
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres outer edges slightly worn
slight brake bind osf
front tyres outer edges slightly worn
slight brake bind osf
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA08 FOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?
DA08 FOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2008.
Is DA08 FOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA08 FOU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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