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DK08 BEO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

662,800 mi
Last recorded662,800 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 BEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 662,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 649,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner c/v gaitor splitting

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres edges badly worn

diff pinion seal leaking

rear view camera loose

Fail 2 Dec 2017 949,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner c/v gaitor splitting

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres edges badly worn

diff pinion seal leaking

rear view camera loose

Pass 21 Nov 2016 631,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust slightly smokey

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 631,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust slightly smokey

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 615,158 miles

rear tyres worn low.

stonechip in screen.

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 615,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres worn low.

stonechip in screen.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 581,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 530,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 450,886 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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DK08 BEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK08 BEO, 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 DK08 BEO registered?

DK08 BEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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