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GUI 234

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,624 mi
Last recorded157,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 234
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 157,624 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 153,771 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2024 144,926 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 144,926 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,858 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,736 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 115,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 115,822 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 96,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 81,313 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 72,560 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 May 2013 63,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs slightly worn

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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GUI 234 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GUI 234, 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 GUI 234?

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What year was GUI 234 registered?

GUI 234 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GUI 234 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUI 234 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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