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DF08 AWN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 103,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear high level brake light not working

Rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear panel corroded and holed/ not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s tie rod inner joint well worn ()

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 18 Jun 2021 88,241 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury o/s sliding door holed and sharp rusty edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s tie rod inner joint well worn ()

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,266 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 86,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,411 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,642 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

wiper blades poor

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 AWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWN, 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 DF08 AWN registered?

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

Is DF08 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 AWN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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