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DK08 YOV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,234 mi
Last recorded134,234 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 134,234 miles

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

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2024 134,221 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both o/s n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2023 123,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 123,492 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjust (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed replace with spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 110,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 99,911 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2020 90,814 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 90,814 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replaced with spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,054 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,985 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

windscreen damaged in swept area but not in direct view of road

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

windscreen cracked in swept area less than 40mm

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,503 miles

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

windscreen damaged more than 40mm but not in swept area

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 YOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DK08 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

DK08 YOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DK08 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 YOV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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