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YB08 KRX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,384 mi
Last recorded174,384 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 174,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 173,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 172,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 170,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 169,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 167,674 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 167,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 166,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 164,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 162,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 159,644 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 159,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 157,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 155,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 152,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 150,051 miles

rear discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 145,609 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 145,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 YB08 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

YB08 KRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is YB08 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 KRX 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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