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GK08 WYR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,597 mi
Last recorded210,597 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 210,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 202,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 189,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 176,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 166,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 166,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 158,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 148,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 138,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,292 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 126,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 126,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,834 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,569 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,612 miles

advise noise from steering column under dash

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 WYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

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

Is GK08 WYR safe to buy?

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