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DM05 TAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

321,787 mi
Last recorded321,787 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 321,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 309,335 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 309,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 299,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 288,907 miles

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2021 279,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 279,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 266,753 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 266,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 253,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 235,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 219,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 218,661 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 218,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 205,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 204,681 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 189,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 188,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 173,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,283 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 3,655 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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DM05 TAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DM05 TAX, 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 DM05 TAX registered?

DM05 TAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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The MOT history for DM05 TAX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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