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DK08 ZBD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

286,901 mi
Last recorded286,901 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ZBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 286,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 456,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 443,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 430,633 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 430,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 413,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 413,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 397,821 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 397,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 383,622 miles

All seat belts slow retracting ( x7 )

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 383,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Dim and flickering. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All seat belts slow retracting ( x7 )

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 368,798 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat belt webbing just started to wear

n/s aim just met requirement

parking brake just met requirment

Pass 19 Mar 2018 216,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 209,314 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear of prop rear uj ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 183,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,066 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 ZBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 ZBD registered?

DK08 ZBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is DK08 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 ZBD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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