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EA51 KYL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,378 mi
Last recorded140,378 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 KYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 140,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

under body seal applied

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,852 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear light on dash, pads ok

front fog lights inop

rear washer jet inop

Fail 6 Oct 2022 122,691 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake peddle travel excessive and drops to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear arm front mount rusted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear arm front mount rusted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front fog lights inop

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear rear washer jet inop

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,339 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,176 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,931 miles

Offside Front corrosion front brake pipe

both front tyre worn on outer edges

front bumper lower clips broken

rear brake pipe covered in wax oil

slight corrosion on front jacking points off side near side

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,807 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,805 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,151 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,666 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,695 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 53,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

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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EA51 KYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 EA51 KYL, 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 EA51 KYL registered?

EA51 KYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is EA51 KYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 KYL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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