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KJ08 WEX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,887 mi
Last recorded195,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 195,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 185,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,060 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,583 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 148,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 143,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 132,726 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 132,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 121,112 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 121,112 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,087 miles

REAR PADS WORN LOW

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,519 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,446 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 WEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

KJ08 WEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 WEX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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