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K30 VEY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 142,179 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 142,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 136,913 miles

Millage shows less miles than previously recorded on last MOT

NSF / OSF Side step mounting bracket corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,847 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 133,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,035 miles

headlights misted

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,035 miles

headlights misted

oil leak

underside corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,997 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 78,917 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in centre (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 78,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in centre (8.3.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak oil leak from top of engine (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,274 miles

Windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

small cuts on both rear tyres not reaching cords

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

poor beam patterm on o/s headlight

trigger point not met

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,302 miles

corrosion on exhaust

cuts on n/s/front tyre not reaching cords

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,293 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

cuts on n/s/front tyre not reaching cords

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,958 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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K30 VEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 K30 VEY, 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 K30 VEY registered?

K30 VEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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