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KU08 ODE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,199 mi
Last recorded159,199 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 159,199 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 159,197 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,333 miles

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

parking brake just met limits

some panel damage on vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2020 150,333 miles

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

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

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

parking brake just met limits

some panel damage on vehicle

Pass 9 May 2019 146,204 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 146,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 143,970 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear lens cracked

offside wiper split

Fail 8 May 2018 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear lens cracked

offside wiper split

Pass 12 Apr 2017 135,868 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 135,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 128,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 123,482 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,274 miles

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2013 108,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 97,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,332 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)

Park brake warning lamp illuminated all of the time

Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,332 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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)

Park brake warning lamp illuminated all of the time

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 ODE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

KU08 ODE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is KU08 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 ODE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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