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KL08 RBY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

168,406 mi
Last recorded168,406 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 168,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,942 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 160,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 152,305 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 152,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front steering rack gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate holed but not insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2021 129,644 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate holed but not insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,555 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pedal goes to floor. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small exhaust blow by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on NS of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded & holed, unable to see if handbrake shoe fixing is affected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 120,283 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,378 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 94,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,253 miles

bonnet cable needs attention

engine management light on

headlamps in very poor condition

temporary repair made to nearside mirror

vehicle emits blue smoke at tick over and fast idle

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,253 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet cable needs attention

engine management light on

headlamps in very poor condition

temporary repair made to nearside mirror

vehicle emits blue smoke at tick over and fast idle

Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,599 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,598 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,156 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,003 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,348 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 44,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,067 miles

n/s front tyre outer tread shoulder worn smooth

Fail 28 Apr 2011 34,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre outer tread shoulder worn smooth

Pass 1 May 2010 23,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 23,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 RBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

KL08 RBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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