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BT08 KZY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

393,864 mi
Last recorded393,864 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 KZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 393,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 391,207 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 387,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 384,484 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 376,864 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 368,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 359,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 354,330 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2021 354,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 351,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 351,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 348,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 339,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 336,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 320,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 303,134 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 303,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 297,625 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 258,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 210,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 156,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 141,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,169 miles

osf outer tyre edge wearing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf outer tyre edge wearing

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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BT08 KZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BT08 KZY, 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 BT08 KZY registered?

BT08 KZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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