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KO08 THZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 109,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 106,677 miles

headlamps fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 106,666 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,482 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 102,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 99,806 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper Is Damaged

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,814 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 94,798 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper corner missing, sharp metal exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner missing

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 92,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner missing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,666 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bumper insecure N/S/R PART OF BUMPER MISSING BUT NO JAGGED EDGES

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,329 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 82,329 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,660 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,555 miles

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

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 THZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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