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YK08 KLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,652 mi
Last recorded122,652 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 KLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 122,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,930 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,295 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2018 70,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2017 63,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,005 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 58,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 51,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,590 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 44,384 miles

x2 front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 May 2014 44,384 miles

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

x2 front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 36,415 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 30,003 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 30,003 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 20,761 miles

Rear 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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YK08 KLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK08 KLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 KLV registered?

YK08 KLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is YK08 KLV safe to buy?

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