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RK08 WNF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 142,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,922 miles

exhaust deteriorating & slight blow

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,929 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,803 miles

advise offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

advise nearside front brake binding slighty

advise offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,021 miles

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

advise wiper baldes worn

Fail 4 Jul 2014 68,014 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise wiper baldes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,744 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

vehicle presented on headlamp aim position 3

Pass 29 May 2012 38,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,776 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

intermittent 'knock' from front - no fault found

wipers deteriorating

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 WNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK08 WNF, 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 WNF registered?

RK08 WNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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