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CK08 ULJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,207 mi
Last recorded184,207 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 184,207 miles

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 173,356 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2022 173,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2021 164,388 miles

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

handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 14 May 2019 152,637 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 152,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 147,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 147,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 141,456 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 141,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 134,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 134,005 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,201 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 112,133 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,012 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,940 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake binding slightly

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 ULJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ULJ, 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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CK08 ULJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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