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GF08 YHR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,369 mi
Last recorded134,369 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 134,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 130,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 126,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 122,304 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 May 2022 115,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 114,212 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 114,212 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 110,238 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,913 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,125 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,115 miles

middle exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,119 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,126 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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GF08 YHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF08 YHR, 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 GF08 YHR registered?

GF08 YHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is GF08 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 YHR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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