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CA08 YHK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,798 mi
Last recorded153,798 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 153,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 153,798 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 137,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 123,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides minimal perfomance (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,787 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,165 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,482 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 YHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 CA08 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

CA08 YHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is CA08 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 YHK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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