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DK08 YJP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,745 mi
Last recorded121,745 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,745 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 121,678 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking exhaust gas under engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,587 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,820 miles

Exhaust back box support bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,857 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 107,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,521 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,521 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,088 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,088 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,629 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on dash

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 YJP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJP, 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

How do I check the history of DK08 YJP?

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What year was DK08 YJP registered?

DK08 YJP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is DK08 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 YJP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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