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YF08 FXA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,104 mi
Last recorded140,104 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf split around weld at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses faded poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very low n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area

Rear exhaust centre and tailpipe very poor / corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 135,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust centre silencer poor condition

exhaust rear silencer tailpipe broken

Fail 19 Feb 2025 135,590 miles

Fuel pipe leaking auxiliary heater supply beside fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust centre silencer poor condition

exhaust rear silencer tailpipe broken

Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,215 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very low approx 2mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust poor centre and back box

Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe at rack corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central exhaust silencer and back box poor / corroded

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded / poor n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very low across tread approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,973 miles

Central exhaust silencer poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes slight inbalance

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front inner sill holed out side prescribed area

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces poor / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,398 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,711 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust condition poor

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust condition poor

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 99,082 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 92,917 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 92,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 89,836 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 May 2017 89,834 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 May 2016 83,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 83,692 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,064 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

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 FXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc 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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

YF08 FXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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