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DK08 YFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

299,644 mi
Last recorded299,644 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 299,644 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 283,516 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheal arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheal arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

poor repair

Fail 15 Oct 2024 283,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheal arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheal arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 264,381 miles

Both Sides Inner Seal

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 264,381 miles

Both Sides Inner Seal

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 220,010 miles

GENERAL CORRODED

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 218,772 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 214,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 213,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 212,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 210,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 203,453 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

front discs wearing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 202,977 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing on edges

brake pad light on

front discs wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 180,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 156,285 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,132 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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DK08 YFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 DK08 YFJ, 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 DK08 YFJ registered?

DK08 YFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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