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DK08 MGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 115,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 107,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 107,719 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,959 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,959 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,888 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Corrosion around all 4 jacking points.

Parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 28 May 2015 64,842 miles

corrosion around jacking points.

Fail 26 May 2015 64,842 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around jacking points.

engine oil leak.

o/s/f jacking pad missing.

oil leak from diff.

Pass 13 May 2014 57,110 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 57,110 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,940 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 49,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 41,649 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 41,648 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 32,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight pitting on front brake discs.

Pass 6 May 2011 32,007 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs.

Pass 19 May 2010 20,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,273 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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DK08 MGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

DK08 MGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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