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KU08 OEM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

282,950 mi
Last recorded282,950 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 282,950 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 282,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 282,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 253,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 253,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 229,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 197,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 172,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 172,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 142,416 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 142,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 106,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 106,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

KU08 OEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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