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KR08 XAE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 159,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 145,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,082 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 118,080 miles

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

Emissions not tested Back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 110,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,634 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 92,634 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 82,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,257 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,518 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 29,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,218 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 XAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

KR08 XAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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