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YN08 KOV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,767 mi
Last recorded225,767 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 KOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 225,767 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken at front but still supported

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point & sill corroded & holed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front sill & jacking point corroded & holed

slight exhaust blow in centre section

tail wont open

Fail 3 Oct 2024 225,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure central set of seat nearside not bolted down (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken at front but still supported

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point & sill corroded & holed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front sill & jacking point corroded & holed

slight exhaust blow in centre section

tail wont open

Pass 25 Sep 2023 202,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 167,503 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering slight judder when operated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 150,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 150,339 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brakes worn low

near side rear brake lag border line

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2021 150,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery charge light on

front brake pads worn

injector seals leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside main & front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,871 miles

o\s No plate lamp lens missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 110,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,472 miles

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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YN08 KOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YN08 KOV, 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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YN08 KOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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