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KJ08 YVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

270,206 mi
Last recorded270,206 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 270,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 258,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F headlight lens slightly effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F headlight lens slightly effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 241,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 226,776 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 225,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 224,699 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 224,668 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 224,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 218,867 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 218,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 215,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 215,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both side (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 207,873 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 207,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 192,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 169,312 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 169,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 146,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 145,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 121,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,969 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 YVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

KJ08 YVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 YVY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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