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RK08 WME

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,985 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,932 miles

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,598 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,302 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,003 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,975 miles

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

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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RK08 WME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK08 WME, 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 RK08 WME registered?

RK08 WME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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