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KU08 OFS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,359 mi
Last recorded187,359 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 187,359 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 12 Mar 2026 187,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 182,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre has unrepairable puncture in inner side wall

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 176,152 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 176,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 170,144 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 163,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 156,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 148,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,836 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre know spare ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 140,836 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre know spare ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,409 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2017 124,966 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 116,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 107,664 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/65/16 c

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,856 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 195/65/16c

offside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 195/65/16c

Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 195/65/16c

offside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 195/65/16c

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,241 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 OFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

KU08 OFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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