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KR08 XAD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 152,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 152,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 142,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 142,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 113,699 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 105,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,193 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,589 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 53,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,208 miles

parking brake has excess travel

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 XAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

KR08 XAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 XAD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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