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RK08 WNR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,501 mi
Last recorded164,501 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 164,501 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

slight crack in o/s/r lense

Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,530 miles

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both front top suspension mounts/bearings tight/worn

Fail 2 Jun 2016 157,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both front top suspension mounts/bearings tight/worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 144,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 144,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust tail box deterioated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,820 miles

exhaust tail-pipe end deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2014 125,820 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail-pipe end deteriorating

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2013 111,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 111,387 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,118 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing on edge's

Fail 8 Mar 2012 94,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing on edge's

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,410 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,410 miles

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

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 WNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WNR, 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 WNR registered?

RK08 WNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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