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DF08 AXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,042 mi
Last recorded249,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 249,042 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 249,042 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 234,010 miles

Nearside Front bodywork has damage

Nearside Rear bodywork has damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear seat removed

Rear offside rear double seat been removed

Fail 8 Oct 2018 234,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bodywork has damage

Nearside Rear bodywork has damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear offside rear double seat been removed

Pass 5 Sep 2017 214,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 203,492 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2016 183,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (tracking) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (tracking) (4.1.E.1)

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

travel on handbrake mechanism lever

Fail 22 Feb 2016 183,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (tracking) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (tracking) (4.1.E.1)

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

travel on handbrake mechanism lever

Pass 3 Nov 2014 155,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 155,773 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 136,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,413 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,675 miles

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 AXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 DF08 AXO, 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 AXO registered?

DF08 AXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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