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K500 TEK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,579 mi
Last recorded197,579 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 TEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 197,579 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 191,252 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 191,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 182,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 161,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run smooth to inner edge

Rear exhaust pipe has a slight slit across the centre

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,779 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner driveshaft gaiters perishing

Offside Rear lamp lence cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2016 127,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner driveshaft gaiters perishing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear lamp lence cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,381 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,381 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tailpipe unsupported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,523 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,398 miles

Front disks slightly worn and lipped.

OSF ABS wire insecure

Wire insecure in engine bay fowling rocker cover

Wiring insecure to towing equipment.

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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K500 TEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K500 TEK, 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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K500 TEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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