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YF08 FWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

215,437 mi
Last recorded215,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 215,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 206,830 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 206,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 194,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 194,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

foot hand brake has long travel

Pass 19 Jul 2023 186,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2023 186,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2022 175,918 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust section

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 175,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front flexi exhaust section

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 163,704 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

off side front head lamp condensated

parking brake travel

Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,159 miles

Exhaust centre silencer casing deteriorated and bracket corroded

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

Side step brackets corroded both sides

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 153,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre silencer casing deteriorated and bracket corroded

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

Side step brackets corroded both sides

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,604 miles

Bonnet opening handle deteriorated

Center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,866 miles

Centre exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 144,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing between center and rear exhaust (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing between front & centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 137,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn to edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Fail 11 Feb 2017 137,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn to edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 3 Jan 2016 118,878 miles

centre exhaust box in poor condition

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,455 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 55,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,221 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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YF08 FWA 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 68.2%.

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 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 YF08 FWA, 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 YF08 FWA registered?

YF08 FWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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