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KJ08 KXF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,501 mi
Last recorded185,501 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 185,501 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc slightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front and rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

slight noise from steering colume/steering rack.

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet.

Fail 23 Jul 2022 185,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in handbrake . (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc slightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front and rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

slight noise from steering colume/steering rack.

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 173,187 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake, recommend adjustment.

slight damage to front prop rear bearing joint.

slight exhaust fumes under bonnet.

slight noise in steering/possible steering rack.

slightly reduced damping effect in shock absorbers.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 164,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 154,094 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 154,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,645 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 127,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 13 Aug 2016 120,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,427 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,797 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 75,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,625 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 KXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KJ08 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

KJ08 KXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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