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WR08 GPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

334,876 mi
Last recorded334,876 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 GPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 334,876 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 334,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 311,479 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 311,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 286,436 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 286,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 266,577 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 248,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 248,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 223,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 206,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 185,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 169,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 169,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 146,558 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 146,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 132,642 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 132,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 132,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 132,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

OSF tyre is a run flat type

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 May 2011 112,582 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 112,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,752 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 93,749 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 67,499 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 67,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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WR08 GPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WR08 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR08 GPZ registered?

WR08 GPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is WR08 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 GPZ shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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