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DA08 FOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,046 mi
Last recorded120,046 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 120,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,461 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,989 miles

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.

Fail 16 Feb 2024 115,971 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,466 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 113,464 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,738 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,559 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,921 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 71,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,194 miles

off side front tyre cutting out

Fail 10 Oct 2015 61,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,537 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,605 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres outer edges slightly worn

slight brake bind osf

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,250 miles

front tyres outer edges slightly worn

slight brake bind osf

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,873 miles

Oil leak

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 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.

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