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RK08 WNM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,703 mi
Last recorded189,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 189,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 189,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,878 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 119,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,598 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 98,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,510 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,458 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,880 miles

screw in tread nearside rear tyre

wipers deteriorated

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 WNM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

RK08 WNM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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