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G16 GEE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 GEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 167,122 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 166,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil filler tube insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2023 163,902 miles

hand brake has lots of traval

Fail 7 Nov 2023 163,902 miles

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

hand brake has lots of traval

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 161,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake sticking on after application.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 157,959 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 157,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 155,026 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 148,761 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers.

front tyres getting close to wear markers

Fail 11 Dec 2017 125,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers.

front tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,461 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 101,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,724 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 89,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,070 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 79,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,384 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,902 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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G16 GEE 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 G16 GEE, 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 G16 GEE registered?

G16 GEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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