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KJ08 FYY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,115 mi
Last recorded190,115 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 190,115 miles

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

oil leak from diff

parking brake pedal has long travel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 172,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,097 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fluid leak from rear differential

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one 10mm chip in zone A and a small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 133,513 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one 10mm chip in zone A and a small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 133,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff' leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,675 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Oil leak Oil leak from differential input. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 112,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No headlight beam image. (1.8.A.1c)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Oil leak Oil leak from differential input. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,210 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,996 miles

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

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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KJ08 FYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJ08 FYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 FYY registered?

KJ08 FYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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