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KP08 EXL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 151,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 151,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,564 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 133,387 miles

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 133,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,326 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Fail 3 Jul 2019 128,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 119,703 miles

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

Fail 24 Jun 2017 119,703 miles

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

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,241 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,490 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2015 105,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,386 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front shock absorbers reduced damping effect

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake pad light on

footbrake travel evident

nearside and offside front shock absorbers reduced damping effect

nearside and offside rear brake discs heavily corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

offside wiper blade worn

possible nearside and offside rear brake pads worn to excess

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,704 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 152,144 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 128,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage to nearside rear wheel arch area

nearside front bumper loose

Pass 4 Apr 2011 128,460 miles

body damage to nearside rear wheel arch area

nearside front bumper loose

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 EXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

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

Is KP08 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 EXL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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