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A5 KWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 66,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 62,355 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 61,822 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,824 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,941 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,952 miles

Just passed smoke test

O/S Front tyre outer edge/shoulder worn

O/S Rear light lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,701 miles

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

some play in steering

Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

some play in steering

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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A5 KWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A5 KWE, 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 A5 KWE registered?

A5 KWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is A5 KWE safe to buy?

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