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RF08 KTE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,906 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 122,906 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,663 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,542 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,209 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 26,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,734 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 KTE, 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 RF08 KTE registered?

RF08 KTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is RF08 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 KTE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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