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YF08 GDA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,896 mi
Last recorded164,896 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 GDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 164,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 159,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 153,811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft boot cracking

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

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft boot cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,737 miles

Differential leaking from pinion and offside half shaft seal (not excessive)

Nearside Front nearside headlamp top mount snapped (unit secure)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 141,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,869 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo - Exhaust connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 133,869 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on top of exhaust system (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo - Exhaust connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 119,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,856 miles

slight seepage diff seals to driveshafts

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 42,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 32,690 miles

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

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

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 GDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

YF08 GDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is YF08 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 GDA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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