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DA08 FSN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

198,907 mi
Last recorded198,907 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 198,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 194,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 185,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 185,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 170,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 154,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 146,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 137,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 137,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,902 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 129,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 111,981 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 92,482 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,586 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 FSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

DA08 FSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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