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BD08 YBA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

396,018 mi
Last recorded396,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 396,018 miles

underbody running gear rusting-lack of driving

Pass 4 Feb 2025 396,014 miles

underbody-running gear rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2023 396,009 miles

exhaust-underbody-running gear rusting-sealered,battery low,headlights clouding

Pass 9 Dec 2022 384,839 miles

ref vt30

Fail 8 Dec 2022 384,820 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs judder (1.2.1 (e))

nsf wiper poor,bonnet cable poor-adapted to grill,service overdue alert-13k! ,ignition key switch poor-stiff,os reverse light inop,oil spills,rear brake judder,osr disc rusting-uneven wear

osf shocker weak,underbody-sills-chassis-box sections-running gear-pipes rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2021 373,251 miles

vt30

Fail 11 Dec 2021 373,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault investigate- reset (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pad warning light,bonnet cable poor,osf window switch inop,reverse light switch lazy,brake pipes under bonnet rusting,rear diff oil leak,engine oil spill,headlamps poor cloudy

nsf tyre tread poor-uneven tread wear,osr tyre tread poor-low-bulging,exhaust poor-rusting,rear brakes poor-judder,underbody-units rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2020 362,056 miles

vt30

Fail 10 Dec 2020 362,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

clutch dder,oil spill,bonnet pull handle poor,pad warning light on,shockers deteriorating-reduced damping effect,osf brake hose twisted,sills-arches-jacking points rusting

fuel pipe rusting,steering pipe rusting,osf tyre tread low-uneven wear,reverse light switch deteriorating-intermittant

Pass 11 Dec 2019 352,503 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 352,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 329,035 miles

Offside Front 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))

no reverse lights

Fail 12 Dec 2018 328,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

no reverse lights

Pass 12 Dec 2017 304,601 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 260,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 223,138 miles

Front to rear brake pipes coated in oil/grease

Pass 12 Nov 2013 203,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 191,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 173,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 133,657 miles

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

condesion in o/s front head light

Fail 1 Apr 2011 133,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

condesion in o/s front head light

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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BD08 YBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD08 YBA, 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 BD08 YBA registered?

BD08 YBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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