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KR57 FFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

235,239 mi
Last recorded235,239 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 235,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 206,510 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 189,084 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Apr 2021 189,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box mounts snapped x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jan 2020 178,989 miles

Center stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front pad sensor warning wire insecure

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 14 Jan 2020 178,989 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Center stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front pad sensor warning wire insecure

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Dec 2018 171,573 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive left hand side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 171,573 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive left hand side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 165,794 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 165,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 157,094 miles

O/S mirror cover missing

Fail 24 Nov 2016 157,093 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

O/S mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 148,912 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 148,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,330 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 136,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 136,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 127,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 127,289 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,565 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KR57 FFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 KR57 FFA, 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 KR57 FFA registered?

KR57 FFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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