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KX08 YHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 156,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 155,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 152,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 149,473 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 149,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 146,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,761 miles

Lower Underside vehicle to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Covered in tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 141,662 miles

Hi Level Stoplamp in poor condition

Wear/movement evident in front anti roll bar bushes

damage to n/s screen

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on inner edge

o/s mirror casing in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2020 141,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hi Level Stoplamp in poor condition

Wear/movement evident in front anti roll bar bushes

damage to n/s screen

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on inner edge

o/s mirror casing in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2019 132,254 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in n/s windscreen

Crack in front number plate

Hi level stoplamp in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2019 132,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in n/s windscreen

Crack in front number plate

Hi level stoplamp in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2018 118,965 miles

Chips in windscreen

Hi level stoplamp casing damaged

Rear seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f mirror casing damage evident

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 11 May 2017 102,859 miles

minor exhaust blow on joint by turbo/manifold

slight wear in propshaft

surface rust on rear exhaust section

surface rust starting on pas pipes

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,449 miles

minor leak from exhaust cat to manifold joint

minor play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear exhaust corroded in places

wear evident on front brakes

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor leak from exhaust cat to manifold joint

minor play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear exhaust corroded in places

wear evident on front brakes

Pass 26 May 2015 88,248 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 82,459 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 80,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front brake pipe corroded

park brake long travel

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,477 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No spare wheel/tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper stalk faulty

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,807 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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KX08 YHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KX08 YHY, 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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KX08 YHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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