MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
276,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED
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
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
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))
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)
signs of slight binding to offside rear brake
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
signs of slight binding to offside rear brake
all tyres showing wear near limit
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
off side front tyre edge worn
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KP08 EPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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