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YN08 KPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 141,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 141,202 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 126,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover has slight crack but preventing ingress of water and dirt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 112,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,936 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,670 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 93,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,079 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,375 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not in the designated areas!

Fail 4 Mar 2015 75,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not in the designated areas!

Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 24,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,912 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 KPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KPZ, 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 YN08 KPZ registered?

YN08 KPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YN08 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN08 KPZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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