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GJ08 YHS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,793 mi
Last recorded268,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 268,793 miles

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Fail 20 Jan 2026 268,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Pass 24 Jan 2025 263,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 254,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 240,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 240,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 229,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 217,116 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 199,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 196,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Chips in windscreen zone A

Offside Front lower arm ball joint rubber perished

Park brake mechanism not moving freely

Rear inner cv boots perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 191,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 178,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pail in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pail in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 178,483 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pail in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pail in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 163,320 miles

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

bulb failure lighjt on on dash, all lights are working?

o/s mirror backing is missing, rear view is unafected

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,731 miles

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

offside mirror cap missing

strong fume smell in cabin and under bonnet

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside mirror cap missing

strong fume smell in cabin and under bonnet

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 100,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,783 miles

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

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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GJ08 YHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 GJ08 YHS, 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 GJ08 YHS registered?

GJ08 YHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is GJ08 YHS safe to buy?

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