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J500 KTT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 KTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 54,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 53,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,769 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 28,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 10,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,659 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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J500 KTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 KTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J500 KTT?

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What year was J500 KTT registered?

J500 KTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is J500 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 KTT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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