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RA08 YSD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,331 mi
Last recorded69,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 69,331 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 67,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,936 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner tread

Fail 1 Aug 2024 64,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner tread

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak from diff

Fail 17 Jul 2023 61,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,035 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from axle diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and has small cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from axle diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,565 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning light wiring broken

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,172 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,988 miles

front number plate is cracked

offside rear pad wear sensor wiring is snapped

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,820 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,559 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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RA08 YSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA08 YSD, 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 RA08 YSD registered?

RA08 YSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is RA08 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 YSD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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