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KU08 OCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 144,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 144,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 139,334 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 139,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 133,231 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 133,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,414 miles

Brake pedal spongey

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 119,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 119,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,228 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,926 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,926 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,904 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,157 miles

N/S/F outer tyre only 2.5mm.

N/S/R tyre only 2mm, tyre pressures all low causing all edges to wear.

O/S/F outer tyre only 2mm & close to 3/4 minimum.

O/S/R indicator going white.

Park brake close to the floor.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,807 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,315 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 OCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

KU08 OCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is KU08 OCZ safe to buy?

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