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GD08 OWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,340 mi
Last recorded160,340 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 160,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,415 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 142,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,048 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,227 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Front Discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,333 miles

screen chipped

Fail 28 Jul 2014 106,333 miles

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

screen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 87,667 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,211 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,972 miles

Oil leak

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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GD08 OWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GD08 OWA, 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 GD08 OWA registered?

GD08 OWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GD08 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 OWA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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