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YF08 FWS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,401 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged, not likely to be misread.

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose NS Door mirror, not likely to fall off. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 57,855 miles

Central Lower exhaust heat shield insecure [middle section]

Fail 8 May 2024 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Lower exhaust heat shield insecure [middle section]

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,608 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 53,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,198 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats folded down at time of inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seats folded down at time of inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,432 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged but no sharp edges or white light

Pass 14 May 2019 47,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 47,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 45,130 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r lamp damaged no white light

Fail 16 May 2018 45,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer is holed (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear n/s/r lamp damaged no white light

Pass 3 May 2017 43,913 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 43,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2016 39,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015 36,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,830 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 30,829 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 26,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,975 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 FWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 YF08 FWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 FWS registered?

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

Is YF08 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 FWS 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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