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KJ08 VZM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

283,883 mi
Last recorded283,883 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 283,883 miles

Central Rear diff oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 277,866 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake high travel

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2024 271,433 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 261,790 miles

front track rod ends worn

Pass 24 Feb 2022 253,990 miles

brake pedle rubber split

n/s/f head light misted up

o/s/f track rod end slight play

reg bulb not working

Pass 5 Mar 2021 251,614 miles

o/s/r tyre low thread

Fail 4 Mar 2021 251,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre low thread

Pass 10 Mar 2020 226,163 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 209,492 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2018 201,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 198,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 198,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 196,888 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 196,888 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 187,600 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 187,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 148,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 148,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 134,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 133,616 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in steering joints

Fail 21 Jul 2011 133,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in steering joints

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 VZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for KJ08 VZM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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