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DG08 YWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,056 mi
Last recorded156,056 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 156,056 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 149,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 138,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 122,335 miles

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 110,493 miles

exhaust corroded and weak

rear pads low

windscreen cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 110,493 miles

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

exhaust corroded and weak

rear pads low

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,975 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

wind screen cracked at bottom

Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

wind screen cracked at bottom

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,016 miles

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

tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2015 84,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,680 miles

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

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 YWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

DG08 YWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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