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KJ08 GCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,210 mi
Last recorded161,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 161,210 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 161,210 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 153,693 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2022 143,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,951 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack noisy when turn steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 131,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front mounting broken but exhaust secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail section corroding

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

KJ08 GCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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