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WP08 VAK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,964 miles

Front BRAKE COVERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,829 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,829 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,170 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,170 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 25 Sep 2019 74,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,157 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,249 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,596 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,594 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,836 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,133 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,130 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,013 miles

both front wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

nearside front wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,904 miles

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 VAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

WP08 VAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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