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DE58 KBN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,710 mi
Last recorded256,710 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 256,710 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 256,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 249,837 miles

Eml ligjht on

Offside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter near the dif is damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 249,837 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Eml ligjht on

Offside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter near the dif is damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 246,170 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 246,170 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 221,466 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 212,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 180,827 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 180,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 149,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 148,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 119,880 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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DE58 KBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE58 KBN, 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 DE58 KBN registered?

DE58 KBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is DE58 KBN safe to buy?

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