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DA08 UNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,575 mi
Last recorded203,575 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 203,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 203,571 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 191,457 miles

inner sills starting to xcarrode slight play in osf drop link rear pads wearing low

inner sills starting to xcarrode slight play in osf drop link rear pads wearing low

Fail 3 Feb 2018 191,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner sills starting to xcarrode slight play in osf drop link rear pads wearing low

inner sills starting to xcarrode slight play in osf drop link rear pads wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 172,932 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 172,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 146,770 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 146,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 127,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,234 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

gear linkage rod missing

hand brake travel becoming low

Fail 17 Jun 2011 25,234 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

gear linkage rod missing

hand brake travel becoming low

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 UNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

DA08 UNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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