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RE58 KXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,787 mi
Last recorded169,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 KXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 169,787 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gear box and rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 159,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 158,925 miles

gear box and rear diff oil leak

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn smooth on edges

o/s/f flexi hose twisted slightly

o/s/f tyre 2mm and edges worn smooth

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs well worn

rear chassis corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Oct 2018 158,630 miles

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

gear box and rear diff oil leak

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn smooth on edges

o/s/f flexi hose twisted slightly

o/s/f tyre 2mm and edges worn smooth

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs well worn

rear brake pads 2mm

rear chassis corroded

reverse lights not working

tyre size 195/65/16

Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,861 miles

Engine management light on

Gear change horrendous

Major oil leak

Wipers smear

n/s/f disc scored

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Fail 19 Oct 2017 133,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wipers smear

n/s/f disc scored

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Engine management light on

Gear change horrendous

Major oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 110,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,945 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s mirror unit damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

fuel tank slightly damp but no leak found

ignition very stiff & hard to operate

rear exhaust mount broken, tailpipe corroded a split on seam

Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,413 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake warning light illuminated

fuel tank slightly damp but no leak found

ignition very stiff & hard to operate

rear exhaust mount broken, tailpipe corroded a split on seam

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,841 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split but does clear the screen

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Showing Fault

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,489 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,419 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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RE58 KXS 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 58.8%.

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 RE58 KXS, 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 RE58 KXS registered?

RE58 KXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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