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DF08 ENE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

235,868 mi
Last recorded235,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ENE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 235,868 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 235,868 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 235,232 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 235,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 232,799 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 232,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 232,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 230,636 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 230,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 228,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 227,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower caliper slide rust stain indicating seizure.

slight scoring to the windscreen

Fail 10 May 2018 227,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower caliper slide rust stain indicating seizure.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working came on of own accord (1.1.A.3b)

slight scoring to the windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 219,779 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

screen slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2016 194,616 miles

Front light wiper scratch in front windscreen.

Front slight deteriation to front number plate.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 194,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour has faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps very dim. (1.1.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel foot lever has excessive travel. (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front light wiper scratch in front windscreen.

Front slight deteriation to front number plate.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,111 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 163,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 138,867 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 122,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,751 miles

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

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 ENE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ENE, 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 ENE registered?

DF08 ENE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is DF08 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 ENE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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