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YB08 YUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,273 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working. Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,797 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2022 97,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroding

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear diff mounts perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2021 93,726 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear diff mounts perishing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,548 miles

195/65/16c

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded on inner surfces/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release (1.1.6 (d))

195/65/16c

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded on inner surfces/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,328 miles

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

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

advise tracking

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 83,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

advise tracking

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,184 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,683 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,072 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,800 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

nearside rear fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

nearside rear fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,756 miles

Nearside rear lens cluster is holed but not affecting any lights

Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Bootlid catch is insecure but is holding door securley in closed position

Nearside rear lens cluster is holed but not affecting any lights

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 YUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

YB08 YUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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