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YF08 GDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage outer sidewall & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inside edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,644 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,644 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Steering universal joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & centre ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering system slightly rough Knuckle worn (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point 30.cm sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded 30.cm suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,185 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis 30.cm nearside & offside suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,863 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside outer (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis 30.cm spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 88,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis 30.cm spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel - judder on application - reduced performance offside

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 76,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,545 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 60,545 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,240 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,850 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,236 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 GDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GDJ, 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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YF08 GDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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