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AP08 GCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,589 mi
Last recorded155,589 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 155,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

o/s/r light unit lens damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2025 152,580 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked at bottom (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear cv boots minor perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

minor exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2024 150,192 miles

Front Windscreen chipped.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in anti-roll bar 'D' bush, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 146,797 miles

Small chip to screen.

Fail 9 Jun 2023 146,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has wear to inner edge, not to excess. 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip to screen.

Pass 27 May 2022 142,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing slight signs of wear on inner edge, not to excess.

Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 135,710 miles

Front Small chip to screen, not to excess.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 135,709 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Small chip to screen, not to excess.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,522 miles

Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 131,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,642 miles

Front A couple of small chips to windscreen, not to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 116,410 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (195/65/16 Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,802 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (195/65/16)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,570 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 GCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP08 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

AP08 GCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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