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DG08 RHO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,684 mi
Last recorded233,684 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 233,684 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight play in both inner rackends

Fail 9 May 2016 233,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight play in both inner rackends

Pass 1 May 2015 210,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front grill very poor condition

n/s/front tyre bold on shoulders

n/s/mirror has temporary glass

o/s/mirror cover missing

Fail 23 Apr 2015 210,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet release handle broken

front grill very poor condition

n/s/front tyre bold on shoulders

n/s/mirror has temporary glass

o/s/front brake disc worn & poor

o/s/mirror cover missing

pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 178,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 178,181 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes in places

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge and low on pressure

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2013 146,469 miles

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

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

n/s/mirror poor

o/s/front wing & bumper tapped repair

rear disc scored

Fail 2 May 2013 146,468 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/mirror poor

o/s/front wing & bumper tapped repair

rear disc scored

Pass 12 Mar 2012 116,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,494 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 RHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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