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DA08 FSJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,674 mi
Last recorded122,674 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,674 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill corroded through front inner but not within prescribed area

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre sidewalls worn O/S/R, N/S/R & N/S/F

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 114,185 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Sill corroded through front inner but not within prescribed area

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

Tyre sidewalls worn O/S/R, N/S/R & N/S/F

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,002 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

front reg plate slightly deteriorated / damaged

o/s/r light slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,109 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f headlamp damp

o/s/f tyre damaged on the outer edge of the tread pattern

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,203 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour taped up (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drive belt cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,859 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight damage to nsr light unit

slight wear to nsf tyre edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 94,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight damage to nsr light unit

slight wear to nsf tyre edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,657 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,059 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,457 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,303 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,303 miles

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

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 FSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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