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KO08 SYR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 SYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 108,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,287 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 100,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,994 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,937 miles

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

minor leak from rear differential

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stating to perish in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2016 91,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stating to perish in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,863 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades splitting

Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2011

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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KO08 SYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO08 SYR, 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 KO08 SYR registered?

KO08 SYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is KO08 SYR safe to buy?

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