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DA08 WLO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,451 mi
Last recorded243,451 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 243,451 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s registration plate lamp dim but still illuminating

Fail 20 Dec 2024 243,450 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard incomplete component under engine emitting excessive exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s registration plate lamp dim but still illuminating

oil filler neck lightly rubbing on auxiliary belt

Pass 13 Dec 2023 240,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 230,472 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 216,875 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 216,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 205,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 197,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 197,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 164,592 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,448 miles

Both rear inner constant velocity gaiters starting to perish

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front tyres starting to feather on inner edge

Nearside rear brake pad warning wire damaged

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 142,224 miles

ESP warning lamp on

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Oil leak

Residue on fuel tank but no obvious signs of leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 142,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP warning lamp on

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Oil leak

Residue on fuel tank but no obvious signs of leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,127 miles

Play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,975 miles

front brake balance on upper limit

knock from steering

Fail 24 Oct 2013 79,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake balance on upper limit

knock from steering

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,888 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Slight play in offside front anti-role bar link rod

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,064 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,355 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 WLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

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

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