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DK08 BKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

550,922 mi
Last recorded550,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 550,922 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 550,922 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 496,014 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 496,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 445,597 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant leak

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside front seat belt clasp surround missing

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and sidewall cut but no ply or cords exposed

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2016 445,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant leak

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside front seat belt clasp surround missing

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and sidewall cut but no ply or cords exposed

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2015 384,719 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 384,719 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 325,382 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

condensation in offside front headlamp

Fail 25 Jan 2014 325,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

centre fron seat belt not tested

condensation in offside front headlamp

Pass 26 Jan 2013 263,213 miles

Minor body damage in various places.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 263,213 miles

Minor body damage in various places.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 203,522 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk incomplete.

Condensation in offside front light unit.

Minor oil leak.

Slight body damage on offside rear of vehicle.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 203,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre rear seat belt stalk incomplete.

Condensation in offside front light unit.

Minor oil leak.

Slight body damage on offside rear of vehicle.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 149,011 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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DK08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DK08 BKZ, 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 DK08 BKZ registered?

DK08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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