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GK08 WYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,474 mi
Last recorded200,474 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 200,474 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2024 200,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 196,524 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 196,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 187,891 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 187,891 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2021 181,836 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2020 176,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 161,258 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 124,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 103,194 miles

Rear rear pads and tyres low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,641 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear fog light len broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,243 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,754 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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GK08 WYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 GK08 WYP, 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 GK08 WYP registered?

GK08 WYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 WYP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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