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KO08 TLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,150 mi
Last recorded183,150 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 183,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 174,078 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 173,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2020 162,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 152,734 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 152,728 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 146,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 146,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 139,732 miles

front bumper damaged, o/s rear light lense damaged, front roll bar inner D bushes play and noise, prop noise,

nail in o/s front tyre, front brakes deteriorated badly, tyre pressures low, middle exhaust holed but not major blow

service due, bonnet release cable insecure, front and rear suspension noise, steering column noise, n/s mirror loose,

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,773 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r ind lens cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2016 133,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r ind lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,712 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,469 miles

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

n/s/r light broken

Fail 30 May 2012 138,464 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r light broken

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,903 miles

long parking brake travel

n/s main beam low

number plate light dim

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 TLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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