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KJ08 WEK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,889 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 123,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 12,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,716 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,716 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake pedal slightly longer travel

Fail 23 Sep 2016 103,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake pedal slightly longer travel

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,840 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,840 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,374 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 WEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WEK, 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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KJ08 WEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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