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KR08 XBF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

216,353 mi
Last recorded216,353 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 216,353 miles

Heavily undersealed front to back

Under trays shield

Pass 14 Mar 2025 208,178 miles

Nearside rear tail light slightly cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear floors around jacking points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis

Pass 16 Mar 2024 194,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 183,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 183,077 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 170,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 158,280 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 151,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2019 137,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 124,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,126 miles

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

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 XBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

KR08 XBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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