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KM08 FCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,694 mi
Last recorded164,694 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 FCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 164,694 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 151,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 151,602 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2023 143,159 miles

O/S/R lamp damaged.

Both headlamps condensated & beam patterns poor.

Both reverse lamps inoperative

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

O/S & N/S rear inner sills corroded but not excessive.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play to both steering arms/ rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 143,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush excessively worn & play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush excessively worn & play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps condensated & beam patterns poor.

Both reverse lamps inoperative

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

O/S & N/S rear inner sills corroded but not excessive.

O/S/R lamp damaged.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play to both steering arms/ rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,586 miles

front brake discs lipped

front inner sills corroding

injector chuffing

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate

Fail 27 Jan 2021 118,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

front brake discs lipped

front inner sills corroding

injector chuffing

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,634 miles

N/S/R tyre worn close to limit

both front brake binding on slightly

slight knock from steering

Fail 28 Jan 2020 110,628 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

N/S/R tyre worn close to limit

both front brake binding on slightly

slight knock from steering

Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,503 miles

chip to screen

front number plate discoloured

Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel pedal to floor (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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

brake warning lamp on

chip to screen

front number plate discoloured

Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel pedal to floor (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

chip to screen

front number plate discoloured

rear brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,041 miles

chip to screen

front number plate discolouring

nearside front tyre worn to edges

offside & nearside front brakes binding on slightly

parking brake lever travel

rear brake pads wearing low

slight knocking from steering

Fail 18 Jan 2018 96,041 miles

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

chip to screen

front number plate discolouring

nearside front tyre worn to edges

offside & nearside front brakes binding on slightly

parking brake lever travel

rear brake pads wearing low

slight knocking from steering

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From rear diff ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 85,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From rear diff ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,331 miles

Evidence of nearside front tyre fouling lower suspension arm

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,331 miles

Evidence of nearside front tyre fouling lower suspension arm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,052 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,658 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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KM08 FCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM08 FCV, 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 KM08 FCV registered?

KM08 FCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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