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DG08 RHK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

240,686 mi
Last recorded240,686 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 RHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 240,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 240,684 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified signs of been cut open (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 231,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 231,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 227,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 223,242 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 223,242 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 220,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 220,046 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 206,142 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 202,732 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 9 May 2019 202,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 9 May 2018 197,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

brake pad lamp on

slight corrosion on fuel lines

Fail 9 May 2018 197,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

brake pad lamp on

slight corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 10 May 2017 193,425 miles

brake pad lamp on

exhaust smell

high level lamp inop

marks on seat belts

slight perishing on axle bushes

Fail 10 May 2017 193,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pad lamp on

exhaust smell

high level lamp inop

marks on seat belts

nsf brake hose not surcure

slight perishing on axle bushes

wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2016 188,656 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash. pads front and back ok

slight play in o/s front tie rod ball joint

Fail 22 Apr 2016 188,656 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash. pads front and back ok

slight play in o/s front tie rod ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2016 184,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 177,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

long foot brake travel almost to floor

Pass 22 Feb 2014 167,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 156,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 156,977 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,596 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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DG08 RHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG08 RHK, 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 DG08 RHK registered?

DG08 RHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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