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KJ08 FZV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,599 mi
Last recorded225,599 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 225,599 miles

Low reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 26 Sep 2025 215,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 215,419 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from under bonnet (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 34% (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board From under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 204,873 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 200,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 195,435 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 183,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 174,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 166,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,280 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front coil spring top bearing not seated well,may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 143,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front coil spring top bearing not seated well,may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,057 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges,down to cushion rubber.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge,down to cushion rubber.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre soft and nailed.inflated

Offside Rear evidence apparent brake has been getting hot.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pad low and evidence apparent brake has been hot.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear brake pad low and evidence apparent brake has been hot.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,254 miles

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

both front tyres low on outer edges,vehicle may need adjustment or repair,more so nearside?

offside rear brake disc,evidence apparent that brake has been getting hot? vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,073 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear 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 FZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

KJ08 FZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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