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KR08 XBE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,366 mi
Last recorded179,366 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 179,366 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 171,623 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE NOT CONNECTED TO LEVER

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 171,623 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

BONNET RELEASE CABLE NOT CONNECTED TO LEVER

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 163,655 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension and underside corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2023 163,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 162,555 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front o/s inner body corner has a small rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has rusted away at the join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 161,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise polishing headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner corner of o/s/f inner body corroded(small hole)

Pass 14 Oct 2020 159,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 159,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 158,830 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 158,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 157,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 155,801 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 155,796 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 154,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 151,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 146,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 146,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 102,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 78,549 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 XBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

KR08 XBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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