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Y222 WES

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,295 mi
Last recorded172,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 WES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 172,295 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 172,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm doesnt move when wiper on (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 160,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 130,184 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,350 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 125,349 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,780 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,780 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 100,793 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,294 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jun 2013 73,294 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,285 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,282 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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Y222 WES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y222 WES, 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 Y222 WES registered?

Y222 WES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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