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KP08 EPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

276,011 mi
Last recorded276,011 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 276,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 276,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 267,997 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 267,987 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 260,706 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 5 Nov 2021 260,701 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front side lamp bulb not working

Pass 6 Nov 2020 253,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 252,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) severe ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) severe ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 May 2019 238,799 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 238,664 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/65/16 c correct tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 225,523 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 201,544 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 201,544 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 183,755 miles

signs of slight binding to offside rear brake

Fail 29 Mar 2016 183,755 miles

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

signs of slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 7 Apr 2015 158,457 miles

all tyres showing wear near limit

Fail 7 Apr 2015 158,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

all tyres showing wear near limit

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,383 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 129,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 107,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,345 miles

off side front tyre edge worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre edge worn

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 EPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KP08 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

KP08 EPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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