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YE08 VKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 94,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,252 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 91,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,059 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 87,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,746 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,594 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 72,116 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,088 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 62,088 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 49,103 miles

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,990 miles

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

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 Feb 2013 37,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,821 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 34,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 24,906 miles

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

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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YE08 VKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE08 VKV, 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 YE08 VKV registered?

YE08 VKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 VKV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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