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CE08 YBS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,469 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front both head light faded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,978 miles

Front both head lights faded

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 113,978 miles

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

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

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

Front both head lights faded

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

Pass 26 May 2023 106,659 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 106,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 100,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 94,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2021 94,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,272 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 91,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Upper brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,661 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 89,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,528 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail pipe bracket not fully secure

Pass 27 May 2016 76,792 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,709 miles

rear diff oil leak

rear row of seats removed at time of test

spare tyre u/s

Fail 2 Jun 2015 67,701 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

rear row of seats removed at time of test

spare tyre u/s

Pass 30 May 2014 61,024 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 61,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 56,866 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 56,866 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 53,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,158 miles

Oil leak

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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CE08 YBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE08 YBS, 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 CE08 YBS registered?

CE08 YBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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