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DE57 KHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 KHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,792 miles

Coil spring corroded REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,724 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 76,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 69,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,104 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 63,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,933 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,625 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,400 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,400 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Track rod end has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,298 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,442 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 22,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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DE57 KHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE57 KHT, 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 DE57 KHT registered?

DE57 KHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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