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DA08 TFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,173 mi
Last recorded157,173 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 157,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

slight grab offside front brake

Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,815 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

slight grab offside front brake

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,564 miles

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,693 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing very thin on inner edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,113 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wipers

Wear to offside front tye

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,731 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 TFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 TFE registered?

DA08 TFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is DA08 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 TFE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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