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YB08 KRN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,911 mi
Last recorded174,911 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 174,911 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 174,911 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2024 168,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 163,358 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 163,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,839 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 156,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 151,786 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 151,785 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 143,322 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2020 143,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2019 131,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 124,245 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,110 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,119 miles

N/S/F door mirror cover missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F door mirror cover missing

N/S/F tyre has slight cut in side wall area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,559 miles

Near side front mirror backing missing Near side sliding door damaged.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,650 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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YB08 KRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB08 KRN, 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 YB08 KRN registered?

YB08 KRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is YB08 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 KRN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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