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KJ08 WFH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,830 mi
Last recorded192,830 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 192,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 181,235 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 171,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 166,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 166,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 148,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 139,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,662 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deterioated

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,683 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deterioated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,332 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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 WFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

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

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