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KU08 OCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,656 mi
Last recorded232,656 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 232,656 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/F Seat s/worn

Fail 19 Aug 2024 232,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/F Seat s/worn

Pass 14 Jul 2023 213,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front front o/s drivers seat worn

Pass 1 Jul 2022 197,445 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 183,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2021 183,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front windscreen washers not working[possible no water] (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear o/s spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear o/s fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 169,975 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2019 155,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

e. s. p. light on time of testing

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2019 155,188 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear both n/s o/s stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

e. s. p. light on time of testing

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 152,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle oil leak [poss diff seal]

e. s. p. light on [at time of testing]

exhaust system mounting rubbers worn

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 136,711 miles

Rear differential shows signs of dampness

no central rear seat belt clip fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 136,522 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear differential shows signs of dampness

no central rear seat belt clip fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,745 miles

Central Rear no seatbelt fitted

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 72,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 May 2014 72,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,611 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)

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,829 miles

axle oil leak

pad warning light on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

axle oil leak

pad warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,986 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 OCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

KU08 OCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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