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KV08 WMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,111 mi
Last recorded149,111 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 WMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,111 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 149,111 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,101 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 131,097 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,043 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 116,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 108,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2014 108,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,217 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,217 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,232 miles

rear pads low brakes soft ish

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear pads low brakes soft ish

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,320 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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KV08 WMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KV08 WMU, 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 KV08 WMU registered?

KV08 WMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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