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KVL 500

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

324,398 mi
Last recorded324,398 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 324,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 303,692 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 282,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake wear light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2023 259,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 225,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 184,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 156,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,440 miles

Fire Extinguisher Close To Expiry Date

Nearside Rear Slight Damage To Lamp

Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Twisted

Slight Damage To Nearside Front Bumper Section

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,730 miles

Gearbox Dipstick Missing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,284 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,090 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,036 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,635 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,635 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,574 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 26,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KVL 500 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KVL 500, 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 KVL 500 registered?

KVL 500 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is KVL 500 safe to buy?

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