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YF08 FWU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 131,936 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to auxilary belt breaking during test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 120,538 miles

EML light on

center exhust fixing clamp missing

Fail 28 Aug 2025 120,535 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

EML light on

center exhust fixing clamp missing

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 113,706 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 110,538 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,927 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 92,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 87,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,104 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 26 May 2016 81,104 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 May 2015 75,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,500 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 48,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 48,446 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

YF08 FWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 FWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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