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KU08 NZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,231 mi
Last recorded166,231 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 166,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 163,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 162,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 160,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 160,622 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 156,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 156,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 148,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 142,458 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 135,173 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 135,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,718 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,214 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Oil leak diff leaking ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,815 miles

Fuel pipe beginning to corrode

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,645 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2015 94,432 miles

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

headlights starting to discolour

rear axle oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,229 miles

rear axle oil leaks?

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,593 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,498 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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KU08 NZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 KU08 NZN, 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 KU08 NZN registered?

KU08 NZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 NZN 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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