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KR08 XAP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

265,146 mi
Last recorded265,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 265,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play and knocking in steering (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has travel

Fail 5 Jan 2024 265,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire rubbing on antiroll bar linkage (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play and knocking in steering (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has travel

Fail 22 Dec 2023 265,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect CLEAN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WING MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 247,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s rear and centre seat belts not checked

Fail 19 Dec 2022 247,530 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s rear and centre seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Dec 2021 231,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 230,536 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 215,852 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 215,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 198,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 180,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 180,810 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 176,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 164,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 139,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 115,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,992 miles

Oil leak from the engine

Oil leak from the rear diff

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,992 miles

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

Oil leak from the engine

Oil leak from the rear diff

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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KR08 XAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KR08 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

KR08 XAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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