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J5 WCK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,226 mi
Last recorded127,226 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,226 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,055 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,180 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 110,180 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,869 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 104,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/5517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,724 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT (225/55/17)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,830 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (225/55/17)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,867 miles

NSF TYRE BOLD ON EDGE (225/55/17)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,452 miles

offside wiring clip broken wire rubbing wheel.

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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J5 WCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J5 WCK, 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 J5 WCK registered?

J5 WCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is J5 WCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WCK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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