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DF08 AWH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,240 mi
Last recorded176,240 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 176,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 168,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 161,395 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 161,387 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 154,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,108 miles

offside rear park effort lower than the nearside rear

Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner rack joint ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,403 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,244 miles

Small cut in O/S/R tyre sidewall.

Slight oil leak from N/S/R driveshaft oil seal.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre is worn unevenly inner shoulder

tail pipe is deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,333 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 60,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,935 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rearo/s tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,841 miles

rearo/s tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,130 miles

Offside Front 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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DF08 AWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF08 AWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF08 AWH registered?

DF08 AWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DF08 AWH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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