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KJ08 GBE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

322,168 mi
Last recorded322,168 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 GBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 322,168 miles

Nearside Front tyres outer sidewall cut slightly

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front jacking points starting to corrode slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2020 319,876 miles

Glow plug light on instrument cluster

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 319,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing front (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Glow plug light on instrument cluster

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 319,851 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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KJ08 GBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBE, 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 KJ08 GBE registered?

KJ08 GBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KJ08 GBE safe to buy?

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