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DA08 WLE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,370 mi
Last recorded190,370 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 190,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 190,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 179,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 179,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 167,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 154,669 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 144,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 139,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 136,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,064 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,467 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 105,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 105,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,903 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,131 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,719 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 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

DA08 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is DA08 WLE safe to buy?

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