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KO08 TMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,068 mi
Last recorded178,068 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 178,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Passengers buckle damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Has no damping effect, worn out. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror capping missing creating a sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Has very little damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Underside liberally smothered with dripping engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 162,793 miles

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

front nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2019 162,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 149,216 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 149,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,871 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,149 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts on outer wall but not reached the cord

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

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