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DA08 MJF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 116,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,271 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,033 miles

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,000 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,228 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 86,179 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,623 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,326 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 MJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

DA08 MJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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