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YB08 KKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,013 mi
Last recorded124,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,013 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 124,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 119,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,883 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 115,883 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 109,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 99,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 99,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 90,730 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 68,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 68,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,625 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level close to minimum!

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level close to minimum!

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 37,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 24,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YB08 KKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YB08 KKY, 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

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What year was YB08 KKY registered?

YB08 KKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is YB08 KKY safe to buy?

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