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CK08 FWS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,395 mi
Last recorded163,395 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 163,395 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 152,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 145,766 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,420 miles

Battery light is on

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff bushes are deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2022 133,420 miles

Battery light is on

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff bushes are deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,957 miles

Oil leak ()

rear seats not fitted

rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,649 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clean emissions

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,522 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,228 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2011 25,547 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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CK08 FWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CK08 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

CK08 FWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is CK08 FWS safe to buy?

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