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CA08 CUK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,248 mi
Last recorded155,248 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 155,248 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 155,244 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust shield corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner side step inner bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Lamp damage with hole on lamp

Offside Side step inner Rear bracket excessively corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2024 147,239 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust shield corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner side step inner bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Lamp damage with hole on lamp

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side step inner Rear bracket excessively corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2023 138,328 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Upper Stop lam not working

Fail 15 Dec 2023 138,328 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Upper Stop lam not working

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,567 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front (Outer Tyre tread slightly worn)

Offside Front (Outer Tyre tread slightly worn)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,426 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 123,426 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,680 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,855 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,795 miles

some wear in brake discs.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 70,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some wear in brake discs.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,528 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 22,006 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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CA08 CUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 CA08 CUK, 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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CA08 CUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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