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DE08 UTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

256,570 mi
Last recorded256,570 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 256,570 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 256,570 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 256,196 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 256,195 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F & N/S/F,O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 255,552 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 254,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 247,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 247,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 226,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 220,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 220,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 198,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Marginal Pass (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 183,007 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 160,618 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear light lense cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 139,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 139,845 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,116 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,970 miles

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

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

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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DE08 UTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE08 UTY, 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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DE08 UTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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