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DA57 GJF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,073 mi
Last recorded209,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 209,073 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 194,416 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 184,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 173,079 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 173,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower head lamp pannel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 159,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 159,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 144,863 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,153 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 119,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet handle/cable damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 98,476 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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DA57 GJF 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 DA57 GJF, 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 DA57 GJF registered?

DA57 GJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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