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CA08 YHG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,311 mi
Last recorded194,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 194,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 188,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff mounting rubbers cracking/debonding.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 183,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 178,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 170,835 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 165,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 165,966 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,922 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 160,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 May 2018 153,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,052 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Fail 4 Jun 2015 133,052 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,564 miles

BOTH front discs worn and corroded

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

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Fail 20 Aug 2014 129,564 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front discs worn and corroded

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

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,254 miles

o/s rear coil spring broken lower coil

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,500 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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CA08 YHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA08 YHG, 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 CA08 YHG registered?

CA08 YHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is CA08 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 YHG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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