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KJ08 LBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,441 mi
Last recorded142,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2026 142,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2025 132,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,193 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,738 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,878 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,980 miles

All 4 shock absorbers appear to be showing a reduction in damping effort

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Slight play/lift in the prop shaft rear support bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All 4 shock absorbers appear to be showing a reduction in damping effort

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Slight play/lift in the prop shaft rear support bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,224 miles

All shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Front brakes noisy and pulsating in service

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Fail 17 Oct 2017 60,224 miles

All shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Front brakes noisy and pulsating in service

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,689 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Fail 10 Nov 2015 40,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Expired tax disc on display

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 6,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL registered?

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

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