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KP08 EVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,497 mi
Last recorded140,497 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 140,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 138,973 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,048 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 133,457 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,362 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,495 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 116,055 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,622 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,782 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 107,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,127 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,082 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,825 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,825 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,788 miles

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 EVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

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

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