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KY08 RZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

290,334 mi
Last recorded290,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 290,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slight pitted

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wheel slight hard to rotate

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front coil springs slight corroded from top ends

intercooler slight leak

near side front & offside front brake piped slight corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 290,178 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 290,176 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 186,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 186,111 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 177,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 166,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 159,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Jul 2013 159,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,890 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 102,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 102,840 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,807 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges.

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

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 RZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

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

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