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KX08 LUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

325,067 mi
Last recorded325,067 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 LUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 325,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 325,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 319,426 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 315,234 miles

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

both front jacking point areas corroded but not holed

Fail 14 Jan 2022 315,233 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front jacking point areas corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Jul 2019 293,818 miles

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Jun 2019 293,817 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion rear discs

slight bind offside rear brake

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Dec 2017 281,562 miles

wear in steering rack borderline

Pass 1 Dec 2016 248,604 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 210,552 miles

both front tyres 2mm

condition both rear bake dics's

rear brake balance o/s slow

Fail 9 Dec 2015 210,297 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load rear facing (5.2.4a)

both front tyres 2mm

condition both rear bake dics's

rear brake balance o/s slow

Pass 11 Dec 2014 180,423 miles

corrosion on exhaust

crack o/s/r light lens BORDERLINE

handbrake performance

play in steering rack

security of spare wheel carrier BORDERLINE

Pass 19 Nov 2013 150,063 miles

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

n/s handbrake effort BORDERLINE

Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 118,070 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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KX08 LUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KX08 LUO, 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 KX08 LUO registered?

KX08 LUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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