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WU08 TYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,256 mi
Last recorded192,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 TYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 192,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 192,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 188,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust CORRODED

Rear REAR DIFF LEAKING

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 176,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 176,576 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 167,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 167,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 151,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 151,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 150,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 147,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 144,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 141,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,984 miles

fuel tank support strap damaged but still supporting tank

Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower rung (2.4.C.1a)

fuel tank support strap damaged but still supporting tank

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,799 miles

Gear oil has slight leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,999 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 113,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,730 miles

Low smoke detected

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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WU08 TYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU08 TYD, 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 WU08 TYD registered?

WU08 TYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 TYD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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