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YC08 RTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,456 mi
Last recorded153,456 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 RTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 153,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 151,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 150,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 149,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 149,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 148,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 146,995 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 144,146 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil back of the engine in between the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coming into flexi brake hose surface rust on pipe by entrance point. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 141,348 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi pipe snapped clean away from C.A.T and gases escaping. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,480 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,778 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,867 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped

brake pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake high

n/s/f dirt shield cracked

o/s/f dirt shield loose

o/s/f road wheel slightly damaged

slight leak from n/s differential half shaft

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,475 miles

both front brake discs lipped

brake pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake high

n/s/f dirt shield cracked

o/s/f dirt shield loose

o/s/f road wheel slightly damaged

slight leak from n/s differential half shaft

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,630 miles

both front tyres worn badly on the edges

nail in the o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inner edge

parking brake travel very long

Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn badly on the edges

nail in the o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inner edge

parking brake travel very long

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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YC08 RTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC08 RTU, 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 YC08 RTU registered?

YC08 RTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 RTU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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