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WP08 GYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,979 mi
Last recorded216,979 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 216,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 216,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 215,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Feb 2022 212,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded at the front where the exhaust meets the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake light stays on. lever not fully releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 212,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged seat belt is not disengaging out of the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded at the front where the exhaust meets the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake light stays on. lever not fully releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 208,308 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 208,308 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 rear indicator bulbs where white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 202,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 193,862 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2017 191,973 miles

Offside Front tyre split but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Aug 2016 185,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 168,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 145,347 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 145,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,203 miles

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,213 miles

Unable to check near side rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted.

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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WP08 GYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WP08 GYZ, 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 WP08 GYZ registered?

WP08 GYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WP08 GYZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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