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T8 GFA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,628 mi
Last recorded235,628 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 235,628 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody seal front to rear

Fail 17 Oct 2025 235,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Marked Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Marked Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 227,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 227,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 217,628 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 212,116 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 209,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 207,989 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 207,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 203,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 203,160 miles

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

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

Park brake low effort offside.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 194,572 miles

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 Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 194,556 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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 Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 185,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 181,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 181,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 181,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect pump unit faulty in-op (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel and offside requires shoe adjustment (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested inaccessible (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail piece missing (broken off) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded area in carrier ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and mis-shaped, replacement required soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 172,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 164,536 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 164,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet will not open

Pass 18 Oct 2013 156,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet release faulty

some creaking from steering system

Pass 6 Nov 2012 146,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal creeps slightly

knock on steering column.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 133,514 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

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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T8 GFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 122,038 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 T8 GFA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T8 GFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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