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KY08 RHA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

204,064 mi
Last recorded204,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 RHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 204,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

under body all suspension components coated in sealant

Pass 17 Jul 2025 203,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 201,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 199,809 miles

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

under body and all components coated in sealant

Pass 12 Aug 2022 197,792 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 195,958 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 193,941 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2019 192,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 189,620 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in diff bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2018 189,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in diff bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2017 187,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough Column area (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 184,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 177,792 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 177,792 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 157,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 105,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,644 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,644 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,711 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,708 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

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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KY08 RHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KY08 RHA, 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 KY08 RHA registered?

KY08 RHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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