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KU08 NZX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

234,389 mi
Last recorded234,389 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 234,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 234,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 232,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 229,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 228,510 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 222,854 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 214,770 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 205,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 202,817 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 202,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 196,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 17 May 2018 196,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 193,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 3 May 2016 186,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 186,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 176,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 176,477 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 163,921 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 163,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 153,165 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cut

rear pads worn

some play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Jul 2012 151,232 miles

n.s.f tyre starting to wear low

Fail 11 Jul 2012 151,232 miles

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

n.s.f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 123,989 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 NZX 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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

KU08 NZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is KU08 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 NZX 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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