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KP08 PYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,162 mi
Last recorded227,162 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 227,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 227,148 miles

Emissions not tested big exhught leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 207,071 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 207,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 185,842 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 185,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 173,650 miles

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 165,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 158,303 miles

Rear door has damage

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 147,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 133,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 119,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,724 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,724 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,759 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

KP08 PYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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