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DF08 HRK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,882 mi
Last recorded139,882 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 139,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 23 Aug 2025 136,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

general corrosion under body

Pass 17 Aug 2024 133,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under body

slightly oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2023 131,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 126,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted carrier bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,732 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 75,732 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,324 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,843 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,560 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 40,958 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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)

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

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 HRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

DF08 HRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is DF08 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 HRK 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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