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DG08 RJO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,649 mi
Last recorded207,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 207,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 198,849 miles

front and rear brakes discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 188,803 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 188,801 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 175,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut on side wall ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 175,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut on side wall ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 160,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 147,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 147,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 136,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 124,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,918 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 RJO 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 DG08 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

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

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