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YF08 FWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,201 mi
Last recorded134,201 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 134,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,645 miles

Exhaust centre section box very corroded and outer skin loose + back box clamp corroded and loose .

Offside rear inner sill corroded slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 122,645 miles

Exhaust centre section box very corroded and outer skin loose + back box clamp corroded and loose .

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear inner sill corroded slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,170 miles

Exhaust center box swollen / corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 119,170 miles

Exhaust center box swollen / corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 113,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both Fronts, One Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 113,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both fronts and one rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,246 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 99,246 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 91,560 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))

PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Fail 14 May 2019 91,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 65% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 10 May 2018 81,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake only just met required effort

Pass 15 May 2017 77,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,130 miles

emmisions too low to read

Fail 13 May 2016 74,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emmisions too low to read

Pass 11 May 2015 71,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 71,310 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 68,918 miles

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

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

Wiper blades slightly deterioated

Fail 15 May 2014 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 10 May 2013 65,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2012 61,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 61,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 54,021 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 FWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWL, 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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YF08 FWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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