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DF08 AWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,222 mi
Last recorded143,222 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,222 miles

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

Corrosion evident on rear cross members

Drivers door cracked at check bracket

Fuel filler flap is insecure

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))

Slight oil/fuel leak at rear of engine

panel section is badly holed and corroded close to tail gate securing pin.Tailgate latch fatigued and latch bracket corroded and worn

roof rack mounting roof sections fatigued must be strictly monitored

Fail 9 Jul 2020 143,074 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Corrosion evident on rear cross members

Drivers door cracked at check bracket

EML lamp illuminated

Fuel filler flap is insecure

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))

Offside door moulding insecure

Slight oil/fuel leak at rear of engine

Spare wheel insecure inside van

o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes fouling anti roll bar links on full steering lock

panel section is badly holed and corroded close to tail gate securing pin.Tailgate latch fatigued and latch bracket corroded and worn

Roof rack insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,577 miles

Offside Front brake component wires fouling on anti roll bar link.

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

Rear Door only latching on first catch.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 137,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp insecure, also fouling driveshaft. (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated worn (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury upper reflector. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake component wires fouling on anti roll bar link.

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

Rear Door only latching on first catch.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,246 miles

slight bind in n/s rear brake

slight cut on n/s rear tyre but no cord showing

slight movement in o/s lower ball joint

slight play in n/s steering rack side tube

Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,408 miles

Offside Rear Driveshaft gaiter fouling exhaust.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Door only latching on first catch.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Driveshaft gaiter fouling exhaust.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Door only latching on first catch.

Pass 17 May 2016 114,419 miles

Bonnet release and bonnet support defective

Fuel tank filler flap adrift

Fail 13 May 2016 114,394 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet release and bonnet support defective

Front and rear tyres are under inflated

Fuel tank filler flap adrift

O/S door drop glass missing

Ladders on rack not secure

Pass 20 May 2015 106,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft Universal joint excessively worn.

Pass 21 May 2014 98,319 miles

Oil leak

n/s front seat belt slow to rewind

parking brake near end of travel

Fail 21 May 2014 98,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s front seat belt slow to rewind

parking brake near end of travel

Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,410 miles

advice o/s front tyre on wear indicator

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,410 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advice o/s front tyre on wear indicator

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,269 miles

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge

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 AWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF08 AWM, 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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DF08 AWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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