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KY08 RPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

332,716 mi
Last recorded332,716 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 332,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 325,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 318,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 312,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 305,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 297,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 285,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 262,948 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 262,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 248,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 221,453 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 196,224 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 150,857 miles

slight scratching on nearside screen

stone chip on upper part of screen

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,858 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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KY08 RPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RPU, 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 KY08 RPU registered?

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

Is KY08 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 RPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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