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DG08 VWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,528 mi
Last recorded181,528 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 181,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,210 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 164,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle oil leak

oil leak on to exhaust front

Fail 31 May 2017 164,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle oil leak

oil leak on to exhaust front

Pass 6 Jul 2016 159,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 143,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 128,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,270 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,529 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 VWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

DG08 VWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is DG08 VWV safe to buy?

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