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K6 KOG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,301 mi
Last recorded197,301 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 KOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 197,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 195,248 miles

General underside corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2024 195,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General underside corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2023 193,403 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 193,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 193,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 191,311 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 191,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 187,903 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2020 183,997 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 179,130 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2018 172,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 162,550 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 162,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 143,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,332 miles

turbo pipe defective

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,739 miles

front wiper blades worn

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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K6 KOG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K6 KOG, 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 K6 KOG registered?

K6 KOG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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