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K17 ENG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,855 mi
Last recorded111,855 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,855 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 111,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 102,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 79,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 79,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,478 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2016 56,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced pattern incorrect (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,791 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,361 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 24,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K17 ENG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K17 ENG, 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 K17 ENG registered?

K17 ENG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is K17 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 ENG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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