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AO08 KKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,861 mi
Last recorded144,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 143,602 miles

Both headlight patterns weak

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre rear cross member (above rear diff) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 143,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlight patterns weak

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre rear cross member (above rear diff) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 141,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 136,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 131,205 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 131,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,194 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,068 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases side off box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sidewall cut

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight misted up

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,553 miles

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

Offside Front sidewall cut

Offside Front spot/light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front sidewall cut

Offside Front spot/light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,449 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 118,499 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,798 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear inner driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,236 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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AO08 KKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 AO08 KKU, 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 AO08 KKU registered?

AO08 KKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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