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DA08 WLG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,613 mi
Last recorded161,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 161,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 161,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 157,339 miles

Several suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2024 157,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Several suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2023 154,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 154,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 146,803 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 146,803 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 138,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 138,721 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 122,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 120,168 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 120,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 106,772 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 93,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,747 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 WLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

DA08 WLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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