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AP08 GCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,747 mi
Last recorded189,747 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 189,747 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 189,747 miles

Direction indicator not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 188,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear jacking points corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 188,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear jacking points corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 179,409 miles

corrosion to underside components and structure

Pass 3 Feb 2023 174,462 miles

corrosion to underside components and structure

Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,036 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 169,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 162,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 162,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 151,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on lens inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 151,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on lens inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,001 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2017 131,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam pattern (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

nsf and osr brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,885 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

centre exaust clamp snapped

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,816 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,493 miles

engine management light on

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,493 miles

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

engine management light on

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,421 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 87,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 87,683 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 76,137 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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AP08 GCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP08 GCF, 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 AP08 GCF registered?

AP08 GCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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