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K88 KJP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,379 mi
Last recorded90,379 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 KJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 90,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,306 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broke

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Sep 2025 88,306 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broke

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,445 miles

all tyres badly worn on inner edges STRONG ADVISE - both rear tyres

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low

rear exhaust bracket broken

tyre size- 245/45/18

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres deteriorated and badly worn edges 245/45 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres deteriorated and badly worn edges 245/45 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at rear before flexis starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

all four road tryes worn on inner edges and Strong advise O/S/F

rear diff mounts worn

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear indicators discolored

centre exhaust clamps broken and rear clamp missing

n/s/r tyre valve damaged

osr inner wheel rim buckled

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,793 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,793 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,942 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,391 miles

no front fog lights

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,164 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear indicator discoloured

Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,164 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear indicator discoloured

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,371 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front fog lights inop

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,503 miles

both front fog lights inop

front pads low

long travel parking brake lever parking brake effort only just met o/s slightly low in effort

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,483 miles

both rear tyres waring in edges

front fog lights inop

long travel in footbrake

small hole in rear silencer

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,187 miles

both front fog lights inop

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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K88 KJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 K88 KJP, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K88 KJP registered?

K88 KJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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