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WM08 DGF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

302,738 mi
Last recorded302,738 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 302,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 286,715 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 286,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 272,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 268,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 264,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 247,708 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

under vehicle structure has slight surface corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2020 247,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

under vehicle structure has slight surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 229,441 miles

Cannot open rear doors

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window not working

Fail 10 May 2019 228,991 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test item attached to screen. ()

Drivers door window wont operate.

Nearside Front side position light is slightly dim.

Unable to open van rear doors

Pass 9 May 2018 207,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 207,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2017 193,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 192,704 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing both inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 13 May 2016 170,721 miles

Wipers worn

Fail 13 May 2016 170,721 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Wipers worn

Pass 30 May 2015 150,246 miles

Exhaust tailpipe damaged by corrossion

Nearside rear tyre worn excessive on outer and inner shoulder (195/65/16 c)

Offside front tyre worn excessive on outer shoulder (195/65/16 c)

Offside rear tyre worn excessive on outer and inner shoulder (195/65/16 c)

Fail 23 May 2015 149,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust tailpipe damaged by corrossion

Nearside rear tyre worn excessive on outer and inner shoulder (195/65/16 c)

Offside front tyre worn excessive on outer shoulder (195/65/16 c)

Offside rear tyre worn excessive on outer and inner shoulder (195/65/16 c)

Fail 14 May 2014 129,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 14 May 2014 129,005 miles

some condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 22 May 2013 108,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 108,157 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 84,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 73,449 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2011 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WM08 DGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WM08 DGF, 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 WM08 DGF registered?

WM08 DGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is WM08 DGF safe to buy?

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