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KR08 JDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,971 mi
Last recorded243,971 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 243,971 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 243,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 232,585 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 222,495 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 213,639 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 213,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 202,753 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 202,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 189,216 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 189,216 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 177,286 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 177,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 160,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 131,916 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,939 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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KR08 JDK 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 KR08 JDK, 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 KR08 JDK registered?

KR08 JDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is KR08 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 JDK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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