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KO07 OSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,221 mi
Last recorded190,221 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO07 OSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 190,221 miles

Brake pedal quite spongey

Pass 27 Nov 2024 186,316 miles

Nearside Front Slight play detected at the road wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2023 180,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 177,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 177,335 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 177,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong type of headlamp unit, no markings kick off to right ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong type of headlamp unit, no markings kick off to right ? (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Alternator lamp on continually

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked broken, securing area unattached? (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm TODAY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,745 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 163,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 136,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 136,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,065 miles

exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,047 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,635 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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KO07 OSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO07 OSE, 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 KO07 OSE registered?

KO07 OSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is KO07 OSE safe to buy?

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