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GK08 XAD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,663 mi
Last recorded182,663 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 182,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 182,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 170,235 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 153,907 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 large cracks in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 153,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front advise cracks on screen

Offside Rear advise slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2021 132,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,815 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 94,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,522 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,605 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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GK08 XAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK08 XAD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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