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YF08 LWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,631 mi
Last recorded171,631 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 171,631 miles

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

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 171,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 171,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 171,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 167,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 167,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

srs light flashes but does not indicate a malfunction

Pass 31 Jul 2023 157,053 miles

Both Side Step Bar Brackets Damaged

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded/Delaminating

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has Poor Beam Image

Play/Knocking Felt at Steering Wheel

Service Brake Pedal has Soft/Excess Travel

Spare Wheel Loose on Retaining Wire

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears Upper Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 19 Jul 2023 157,050 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill and Jacking Point has Corrosion Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both Side Step Bar Brackets Damaged

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded/Delaminating

Hand/Foot Brake has Excess Travel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has Poor Beam Image

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill and Jacking Point Badly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play/Knocking Felt at Steering Wheel

Service Brake Pedal has Soft/Excess Travel

Spare Wheel Loose on Retaining Wire

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears Upper Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2022 145,515 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Casing Corroded/Delaminating and Rear Joint Clamp Missing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 18 Jul 2022 145,513 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Casing Corroded/Delaminating and Rear Joint Clamp Missing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Foot Pedal has Excess Travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints

Service Brake Pedal has Excess Travel

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,150 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded and Rear Joint Clamp Missing

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,113 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 124,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view tape covering mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 116,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,840 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,816 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,218 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,218 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split in n/s wiper rubber

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,941 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split in n/s wiper rubber

Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has split to outer sidewall unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,398 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has split to outer sidewall unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 May 2012 34,662 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges not a fail so pass and advise

Fail 2 May 2012 34,662 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges not a fail so pass and advise

Fail 16 May 2011 23,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 LWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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