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CK08 ZBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,970 mi
Last recorded136,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,970 miles

Bonnet release cable is not connected to handle.

Engine management light is on.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

N/s front brake works a little slower than o/s.

O/s front anti roll bar link gaiter is deteriorating.

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 136,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release cable is not connected to handle.

Engine management light is on.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

N/s front brake works a little slower than o/s.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s front anti roll bar link gaiter is deteriorating.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,473 miles

Bonnet release handle is not attached to cable & cable is stiff.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 118,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section snapped off & missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet release handle is not attached to cable & cable is stiff.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,799 miles

O/s rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pads look low O/s

Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,799 miles

O/s rear brake disc corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads look low O/s

Pass 4 May 2016 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,425 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,683 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)

Fail 14 May 2015 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,252 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,736 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 ZBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

CK08 ZBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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