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DF08 XVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,918 mi
Last recorded210,918 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 210,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 210,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Position lamp not working n/s/f side light not work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 199,707 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 190,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 178,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 168,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,458 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front steerinbg arm inner joint slight play

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 126,919 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 125,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,314 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 XVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

DF08 XVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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