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RF08 KTC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 133,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Wiper smeary

Pass 27 May 2025 127,117 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2024 122,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 122,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 113,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 113,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer brake pad getting low.

Pass 16 May 2022 103,712 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 97,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 92,851 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 92,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken lower coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,052 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,052 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,717 miles

Child Seats fitted

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

Oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2016 58,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 58,335 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 50,280 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 13 May 2014 42,325 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 34,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 28,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,988 miles

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)

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 KTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

RF08 KTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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