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KL08 PFN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 PFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 127,508 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,297 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 121,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 9 Jan 2024 113,778 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,442 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,481 miles

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,228 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,097 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,560 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2016 72,559 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,261 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 65,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,500 miles

Emissions test carride out, too clean too give reading.

Long travel parking brake.

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

Nearside front tyre deep cut on outer sidewall, does not reach to cords or ply.

Offside door mirror slightly cracked.

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

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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KL08 PFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc 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 KL08 PFN, 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 KL08 PFN registered?

KL08 PFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KL08 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 PFN 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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