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DF08 HRM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

292,648 mi
Last recorded292,648 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 292,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 292,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 282,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 282,045 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 272,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 272,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 255,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 228,401 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 228,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 226,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 220,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 205,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 163,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,971 miles

tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,971 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,247 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 HRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

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

Is DF08 HRM safe to buy?

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