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KT08 WFL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,623 mi
Last recorded184,623 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 184,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 175,866 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 175,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced VALANCE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 172,633 miles

fuel tank rear mounting strap decayed

Pass 18 Jan 2022 166,365 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 166,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,447 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,207 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 80,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,341 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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KT08 WFL 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 82.4%.

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 KT08 WFL, 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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KT08 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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