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KP08 EWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

237,032 mi
Last recorded237,032 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 237,032 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 224,152 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 224,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 205,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 198,447 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 198,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Engine warning light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 190,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 190,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 182,434 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 May 2015 182,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 May 2014 173,751 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 173,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 155,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 141,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet cable broken

water in o/s head light

Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,065 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 120,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

KP08 EWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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