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YF08 FZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

375,238 mi
Last recorded375,238 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 375,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 347,906 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 347,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f wishbone lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s wishbone ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre worn cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front axle roll bar droplinks worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 321,001 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 321,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 299,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2023 299,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2022 281,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 281,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 273,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 267,572 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

o/s headlight has slight misting

Pass 9 Oct 2019 260,927 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 260,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 256,711 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 256,711 miles

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

service brake travel becoming excessive and spongy

Pass 10 Oct 2017 251,371 miles

centre stop light not working

slight roughness in steering system

Fail 10 Oct 2017 251,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working

slight roughness in steering system

Pass 14 Sep 2016 243,857 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre stop light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2015 237,562 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 237,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 221,600 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 221,598 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nera side front tyre worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 203,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 188,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 158,779 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 158,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

YF08 FZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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