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KP08 EHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,891 mi
Last recorded274,891 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 EHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 274,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 274,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 263,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 208,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 201,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 195,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,936 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 168,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 pipes after abs pump on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 162,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 162,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 155,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shocks weak in operation

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 147,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,458 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 138,458 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,235 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 130,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,533 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,601 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre cut in sidewall 1956516 van

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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KP08 EHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP08 EHT, 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 KP08 EHT registered?

KP08 EHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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