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G8 VTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,454 mi
Last recorded203,454 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 203,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 203,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded and bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 198,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 195,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 194,703 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 187,599 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 169,656 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 158,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 142,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Fail 13 Jan 2018 142,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 132,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 132,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,600 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 39,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,936 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 101,936 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 83,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 83,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,819 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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G8 VTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G8 VTV, 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 G8 VTV registered?

G8 VTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is G8 VTV safe to buy?

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