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CK08 FWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,199 mi
Last recorded188,199 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 188,199 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 182,721 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 174,900 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 174,900 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 167,767 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 167,767 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 167,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 166,459 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 162,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 154,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 154,409 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 144,685 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 144,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,810 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,595 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm recommend changing asap

hand brake performance osr

Pass 23 Feb 2015 130,809 miles

advise both rear tyres worn to 2mm recomend changing

Fail 23 Feb 2015 130,809 miles

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

advise both rear tyres worn to 2mm recomend changing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,406 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2014 127,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,948 miles

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

prop shaft centre bearing loosing grease

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,084 miles

both front shock absorbers are weak

nearside front bumper/wing damaged and held with gaffa tape [suggest a more secure repair]

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear light unit damaged and secured with gaffa tape

Fail 25 Feb 2012 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front shock absorbers are weak

nearside front bumper/wing damaged and held with gaffa tape [suggest a more secure repair]

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear light unit damaged and secured with gaffa tape

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,842 miles

both front brake discs are very heavily worn

both rear brake discs are worn

offside front brake pads appear worn more than nearside

offside front wing/bumper damaged & taped up

offside rear fog light lens damaged & taped up

Fail 24 Feb 2011 77,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs are very heavily worn

both rear brake discs are worn

offside front brake pads appear worn more than nearside

offside front wing/bumper damaged & taped up

offside rear fog light lens damaged & taped up

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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CK08 FWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK08 FWG, 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 CK08 FWG registered?

CK08 FWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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