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GF08 ZNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,298 mi
Last recorded55,298 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ZNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 55,298 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 55,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,132 miles

park brake effort on 16%miniium,,park pedal no reserve

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,976 miles

little reserve travel on park brake pedal

Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,544 miles

limited reserve travel on park brake

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,757 miles

Nearside Front sidewall kerbed, outer edge wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Apr 2018 46,757 miles

Nearside Front sidewall kerbed, outer edge wearing unevenly

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel park pedal close floor (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 33,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,520 miles

poor repair rear tail pipe

Pass 13 May 2011 21,572 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GF08 ZNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF08 ZNJ, 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 GF08 ZNJ registered?

GF08 ZNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is GF08 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 ZNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF08 ZNJ have outstanding finance?

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