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KR57 FVL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,374 mi
Last recorded175,374 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 175,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 22 May 2026 175,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 2 May 2025 172,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 172,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 166,543 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Ujay (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2023 155,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 148,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2022 148,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,129 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,653 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,238 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,907 miles

offside front headlamp condensed up

Fail 9 Jan 2014 71,907 miles

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

offside front headlamp condensed up

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,621 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 49,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,797 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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KR57 FVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

KR57 FVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KR57 FVL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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