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GK08 XAG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 110,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 108,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 102,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 102,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 93,528 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 93,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,105 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 78,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,354 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 XAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

GK08 XAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is GK08 XAG safe to buy?

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