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YF08 LVW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 100,313 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Diff Leaking

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 100,313 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Diff Leaking

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,250 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 100,249 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 98,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 91,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,878 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 81,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 81,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,153 miles

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Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,818 miles

damage on nearside rear quarter

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

offside rear coilspring incomplete at the end but still located

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

damage on nearside rear quarter

offside rear coilspring incomplete at the end but still located

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,756 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 29,248 miles

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

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 LVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

YF08 LVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YF08 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 LVW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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