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CE08 YBU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,564 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2026 98,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

rear diff slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,181 miles

Offside door mirror outer cover missing

Offside headlamp damp / misting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aux belt tensioner very noisy

slight engine oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,259 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 71,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,072 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,114 miles

EML on. hand brake imbalanced and lever travel, windscreen cracked, body damage, oi leak onto exhaust, n/s front tyre worn on outer edge, o/s front brake pipe corroded, o/s front brake flexy hose insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet pull handle missing and cable damaged, oil level low,

rear row of the back seats removed for retest

Fail 22 Jan 2020 66,113 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

EML on. hand brake imbalanced and lever travel, windscreen cracked, body damage, oi leak onto exhaust, n/s front tyre worn on outer edge, o/s front brake pipe corroded, o/s front brake flexy hose insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet pull handle missing and cable damaged, oil level low,

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,490 miles

bonnet pull missing, minor oil leak, o/s front tyre uneven wear to edges, rear indicators fading

Fail 6 Jul 2018 60,490 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet pull missing, minor oil leak, o/s front tyre uneven wear to edges, rear indicators fading

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,596 miles

battery warning lamp and brake warning lamp on.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 55,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery warning lamp and brake warning lamp on.

nsr tyre cracking to limit.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,878 miles

battery warning light on.

bonnet release defective.

centre exhaust deteriorated and minor blow.

front inner wheel arch guard loose and broken.

osr and osf jacking pad missing.

wheel trims x4.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 52,878 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery warning light on.

bonnet release defective.

centre exhaust deteriorated and minor blow.

front inner wheel arch guard loose and broken.

osr and osf jacking pad missing.

wheel trims x4.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,291 miles

bonnet pull defective, park brake travel and imbalanced, wiper streaking, battery light on, o/s front arch guards damaged and insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,291 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

bonnet pull defective, park brake travel and imbalanced, wiper streaking, battery light on, o/s front arch guards damaged and insecure

Pass 19 May 2014 46,940 miles

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

battery and pad wear warnig lights on dash, service due, park brake travel, o/s front inner arch guard insecure and damaged, multi guards fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 46,938 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery and pad wear warnig lights on dash, service due, park brake travel, o/s front inner arch guard insecure and damaged, multi guards fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 44,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

batt warn lamp om int, wash warn lamp on, bonnet pull defective, osf arch guard det`, minor noise nsr wheel, osr tyre approaching 2mm, os jacking pads missing.

Pass 8 May 2013 44,806 miles

batt warn lamp om int, wash warn lamp on, bonnet pull defective, osf arch guard det`, minor noise nsr wheel, osr tyre approaching 2mm, os jacking pads missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,497 miles

bonnet pull in-op, park brake travel, battery light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,205 miles

park brake travel

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 YBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBU, 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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CE08 YBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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