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GK03 CAB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

422,366 mi
Last recorded422,366 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 422,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTIAL OIL SEAL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 397,335 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTAL OIL SEAL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 373,159 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 373,152 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 336,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 290,435 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 290,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 260,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shocker damp

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 260,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shocker damp

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 201,539 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front d/ bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% left slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 162,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/sn/s D/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight travel brake pedal

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,462 miles

parking brake lever requires attention

Fail 19 Jul 2012 35,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake lever requires attention

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,524 miles

Nearside 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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GK03 CAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK03 CAB, 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 GK03 CAB registered?

GK03 CAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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