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CK08 ULU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

251,786 mi
Last recorded251,786 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ULU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 251,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise : surface corrosion to both front jacking points

Pass 15 Dec 2025 251,141 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 251,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 249,542 miles

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose both sides due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear jacking points corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 249,523 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose both sides due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 246,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 246,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 241,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 241,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with rear flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 236,162 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 236,146 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 231,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 231,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 228,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 227,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 227,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 226,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 210,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 184,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 155,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 123,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,958 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ULU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

CK08 ULU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is CK08 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 ULU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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