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GX08 WBT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,390 mi
Last recorded166,390 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 WBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 166,390 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 166,386 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 164,003 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both side and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear jacking points corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 160,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,728 miles

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

exhaust getting weak

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,776 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres incorrect load rateing n/s rear tyre incorrect load rateing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres incorrect load rateing n/s rear tyre incorrect load rateing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GX08 WBT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GX08 WBT, 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

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What year was GX08 WBT registered?

GX08 WBT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is GX08 WBT safe to buy?

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