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DG08 UVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,276 mi
Last recorded122,276 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,276 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 122,275 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,911 miles

rear diff damp with oil

slight travel on foot brake

windscreen split, not in driver's view

Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear diff damp with oil

slight travel on foot brake

windscreen split, not in driver's view

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,306 miles

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

rear diff damp with oil

slight travel on foot brake

windscreen slightly split, not in driver's view

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear diff damp with oil

slight travel on foot brake

windscreen slightly split, not in driver's view

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,159 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar support bushes worn

rear diff damp with oil

windscreen split, not in swept area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,159 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar support bushes worn

rear diff damp with oil

windscreen split, not in swept area

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,034 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen starting to split, not in driver's view

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,538 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,613 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,094 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 UVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

DG08 UVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 UVN safe to buy?

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