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KX08 YJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

248,949 mi
Last recorded248,949 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 YJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 248,949 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 229,655 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive * Rear Diff seal slight leak * Engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 204,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread . (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 177,761 miles

Front registration plate damaged and deteriorating

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged 'fluffing ' to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 22 Oct 2020 177,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens 'milky' (4.1.2 (c))

EML lamp illuminated

Front registration plate damaged and deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively leaves caught inbetween blade and screen (rectified) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged 'fluffing ' to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 20 Apr 2019 148,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 148,203 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,591 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 132,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,268 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,268 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,379 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 YJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KX08 YJZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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