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RF08 KSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,112 mi
Last recorded147,112 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 147,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met, nearside effort could be better

Pass 18 Dec 2017 140,722 miles

Eml on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion along offside outersill

Fail 18 Dec 2017 140,722 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eml on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion along offside outersill

Pass 3 Oct 2016 133,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 133,200 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,019 miles

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 115,075 miles

fuel system damp

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,938 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 108,935 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,330 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 93,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RF08 KSX 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 69.2%.

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 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 RF08 KSX, 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 RF08 KSX registered?

RF08 KSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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