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PF08 YUW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 YUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 90,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 89,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,315 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section / Bracket on Kat. cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,067 miles

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

Engine management light on [ Pre 01/072008]

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn / Discs slightly lipped / worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 51,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 35,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,353 miles

bonnet release deteriorated

emissions not registered

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,109 miles

emissions clean not registered

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,366 miles

advise engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,491 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 25,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,221 miles

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

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

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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PF08 YUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PF08 YUW, 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 PF08 YUW registered?

PF08 YUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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