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DA08 WLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,971 mi
Last recorded76,971 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid pipes undersealed (with exception to under bonnet). (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and suspension including mounting points undersealed.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,268 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 73,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 70,417 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,492 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in seat base

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,453 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 59,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,174 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 54,172 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 52,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,458 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 51,285 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 51,285 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

power steering system deteriorated, judder

Pass 15 May 2014 47,669 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,610 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,056 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2011 34,852 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

front and rear pads very low

front brake discs worn

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 WLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

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