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GL08 DYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,471 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 56,866 miles

slight suspension noise when vehicle moving slowly but no play found during inspection

Fail 17 May 2013 56,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight suspension noise when vehicle moving slowly but no play found during inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,407 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GL08 DYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL08 DYD, 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 GL08 DYD registered?

GL08 DYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is GL08 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 DYD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL08 DYD have outstanding finance?

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