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FA08 KHU

2008 Mercedes-benz V

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,950 mi
Last recorded93,950 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz V71,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 KHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 88,944 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 88,944 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 83,348 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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FA08 KHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz V in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 71,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA08 KHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA08 KHU?

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What year was FA08 KHU registered?

FA08 KHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is FA08 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 KHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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