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KM08 WMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,732 mi
Last recorded155,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 155,732 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 148,557 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak rear diff

Fail 1 Jul 2025 148,557 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2024 141,827 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak engine

rear shocks weak

Fail 26 Jun 2024 141,827 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak engine

rear shocks weak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 135,477 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,251 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2022 127,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,804 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 109,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,873 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 20 Mar 2019 99,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,363 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,363 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,606 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,111 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER BLOWING DOWN SEAM OF SILENCER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,111 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER BLOWING DOWN SEAM OF SILENCER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,627 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,713 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,539 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front wheels binding alittle

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,962 miles

near side rear tyre has a deep cut

Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,782 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre has a deep cut

off side front wheel binding alitte

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 WMJ 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 57.1%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

KM08 WMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is KM08 WMJ safe to buy?

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