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FD08 YDT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

411,029 mi
Last recorded411,029 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 YDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 411,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 407,569 miles

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

Offside Front driver seat damage

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 406,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front derives seat damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2023 406,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front derives seat damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2022 380,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 380,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 346,403 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 346,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 307,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 272,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 235,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 210,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,536 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,536 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,416 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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FD08 YDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 FD08 YDT, 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 FD08 YDT registered?

FD08 YDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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