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S29 KRM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

239,729 mi
Last recorded239,729 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 KRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 239,729 miles

both front jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 237,870 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 237,870 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 234,184 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 234,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 227,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Fail 6 Feb 2023 227,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 218,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 218,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 214,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 204,121 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 204,121 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 193,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 193,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 158,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,661 miles

brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,896 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 110,893 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,602 miles

O/S/F ABS & Brake wear wiring looms insecure on shock absorber

Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F ABS & Brake wear wiring looms insecure on shock absorber

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,065 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S29 KRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S29 KRM, 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 S29 KRM registered?

S29 KRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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