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KT08 KTG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

257,712 mi
Last recorded257,712 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 KTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 257,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 246,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 230,847 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 222,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 216,534 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

front brakes have slight bind

handbrake warning lamp fault

Fail 15 Jun 2017 216,533 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

front brakes have slight bind

handbrake warning lamp fault

Pass 31 May 2016 204,738 miles

EML light on dash

Fail 31 May 2016 204,736 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 193,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 183,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 183,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 170,644 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 170,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brakes slightly binding on

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

Rear brakes slightly binding on

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

Pass 25 May 2012 147,194 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 147,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 119,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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KT08 KTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KT08 KTG, 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 KT08 KTG registered?

KT08 KTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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