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Y200 JLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY200 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 101,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 101,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 99,863 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 15 Dec 2022 99,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,359 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 88,698 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 88,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,805 miles

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

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake pedal travel near reserve travel limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,643 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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Y200 JLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y200 JLM, 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 Y200 JLM registered?

Y200 JLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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