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K99 STR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,598 mi
Last recorded245,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 245,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 245,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 244,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 239,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 218,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 188,062 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 188,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 135,882 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 134,880 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clean diesel DPF fitted

pad warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,482 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,930 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,930 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 35,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,267 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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K99 STR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 K99 STR, 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 K99 STR registered?

K99 STR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is K99 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K99 STR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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