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G6 HYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 HYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 116,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coil warning light comes on when first started

Fail 25 Sep 2026 116,353 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coil warning light comes on when first started

Pass 23 Sep 2025 113,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 215/65/16C 109/107R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 113,291 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 215/65/16C 109/107R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,751 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,908 miles

oil weep around turbo area

slight cracks in nsr lamp

weep on rear diff

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

weep on rear diff

Fail 27 Sep 2022 99,159 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

weep on rear diff

Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,831 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,329 miles

Offside Rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 93,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,105 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,834 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 Front 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 2 Jan 2013 51,396 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,180 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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G6 HYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G6 HYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G6 HYD registered?

G6 HYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is G6 HYD safe to buy?

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