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YF08 FXY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 142,468 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Slight play detected at wheel unable to pin point where

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has been rubbing the driveshaft

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 142,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Slight play detected at wheel unable to pin point where

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has been rubbing the driveshaft

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 21 Apr 2023 137,642 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative no hazard warning lights working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 131,271 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 129,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 124,168 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,806 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 FXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

YF08 FXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YF08 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 FXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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