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GD08 UVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,718 mi
Last recorded229,718 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 UVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 229,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 210,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 193,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wheel arch not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 182,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but not leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2023 182,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 164,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting broken secured with jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 164,206 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting broken secured with jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 150,167 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

exhaust mounting point snapped rear back box gearbox two dpf not likely to become detached

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,022 miles

Brake fluid below max mark

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

Nearside Front Slight wear on inner & outer edges of tyre tread

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Slight wear on inner & outer edges of tyre tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,145 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage o/s - no sharp egde

Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,145 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edges

Offside number plate lamp dim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage o/s - no sharp egde

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,699 miles

stone chip damage outside zone a less than 40mm in diameter

Pass 20 May 2016 92,052 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 92,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,206 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

brake wear warning illuminated on the dash

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,706 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both the nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on the outer edges of the tread area

nearside front tyre worn close to the wear bars

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,867 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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

offside front tyre appears to have a piece if wood lodged in the outer side wall

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 UVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD08 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

GD08 UVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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