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DF08 EOP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,863 mi
Last recorded195,863 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 195,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F jacking point surface corrosion

PARK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Aug 2021 186,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 186,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s/r o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 171,190 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 171,190 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 169,161 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 169,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 168,827 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 168,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 167,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 167,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Feb 2015 131,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 126,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,055 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,109 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

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

DF08 EOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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