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Y2 WSJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 WSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 86,815 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,461 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,366 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Wheel has slight bind when rotated by hand.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,495 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,429 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,281 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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Y2 WSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc 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 Y2 WSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y2 WSJ?

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What year was Y2 WSJ registered?

Y2 WSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is Y2 WSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 WSJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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