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GK08 WZF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,638 mi
Last recorded124,638 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,621 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,315 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 111,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,107 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,171 miles

Offside headlamp condensated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,270 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,684 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 78,684 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,979 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 66,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,874 miles

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 WZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK08 WZF, 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

How do I check the history of GK08 WZF?

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What year was GK08 WZF registered?

GK08 WZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GK08 WZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 WZF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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