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PN08 GJK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,881 mi
Last recorded75,881 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,881 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,359 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 62,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under binnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,217 miles

Damage to nearside

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,217 miles

Damage to nearside

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 12 Mar 2018 44,702 miles

front pipe bracket detached

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2018 44,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pipe bracket detached

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,232 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,540 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 32,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 21,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 21,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 18,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,916 miles

osr light unit cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,672 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall.

N/S/F wiper starting to smear screen.

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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PN08 GJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PN08 GJK, 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 PN08 GJK registered?

PN08 GJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PN08 GJK shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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