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KX08 YJL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 148,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,815 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 128,257 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 128,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,927 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

o/s front disc scored

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,541 miles

front disc worn

off side front tyre edge worn

play in steering rack joints

Fail 11 Mar 2011 95,541 miles

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

front disc worn

off side front tyre edge worn

play in steering rack joints

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 YJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX08 YJL registered?

KX08 YJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KX08 YJL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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