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PK08 XZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,184 mi
Last recorded59,184 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,184 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 54,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,303 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 21,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 20,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 20,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,216 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 20,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 19,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 19,504 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 19,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,984 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 15,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high aim to high (1.8)

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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PK08 XZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PK08 XZG, 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 PK08 XZG registered?

PK08 XZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is PK08 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 XZG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK08 XZG have outstanding finance?

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