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DG08 VWN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,867 mi
Last recorded202,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 202,867 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 202,118 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 179,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear showing corrision. (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel becoming excessive.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 179,756 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear showing corrision. (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel becoming excessive.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 165,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounts broken system still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 151,626 miles

Centre outer skin of exhaust corroded and clamps

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,960 miles

both front tyres scrubbed bald on outer shoulders

Pass 3 Jun 2014 117,019 miles

1.glow plug light on 2.wear in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 28 May 2014 117,019 miles

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

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

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

1.glow plug light on 2.wear in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 23 May 2013 97,229 miles

1.slight corrosion on front brake pipes 2.front exhaust mount cracked 3.slight lip on all disks 4.brake imbalance on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,559 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 VWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

DG08 VWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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