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YB08 KRV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,615 mi
Last recorded148,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 148,615 miles

Offside Rear lens damage

Fail 27 Jan 2026 148,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens damage

Pass 18 Jan 2025 120,247 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,480 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 85,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Fail 14 Jun 2022 52,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Pass 9 Jul 2021 51,630 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 51,630 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,382 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,388 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 27,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,866 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 KRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

YB08 KRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is YB08 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 KRV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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