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KN58 FLX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,563 mi
Last recorded162,563 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 FLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 162,563 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 27 Jan 2023 154,847 miles

front tyre size 195/65/16 C rear tyre size 215/65/16 C

long travel on parkbrake

Fail 25 Jan 2023 154,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front tyre size 195/65/16 C rear tyre size 215/65/16 C

long travel on parkbrake

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,969 miles

uneven parking brake across axle

Fail 2 Nov 2021 140,955 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated will not open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

uneven parking brake across axle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,347 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 21 Oct 2020 133,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Oct 2020 133,311 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake shield slight deterioration and catching on discs

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens been taped

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 110,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake shield slight deterioration and catching on discs

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens been taped

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,021 miles

1)Wiper blades slight smear and noisy in operation.(2)Nearside rear lens damaged been taped.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,353 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,230 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,551 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,551 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,615 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 37,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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KN58 FLX 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 59.1%.

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 KN58 FLX, 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 KN58 FLX registered?

KN58 FLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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