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YF08 ZWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,555 mi
Last recorded74,555 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,555 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 74,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 68,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 64,981 miles

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

Rear Oil lead differential

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,155 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 58,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,091 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,091 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak under car ()

Oil leak under diff ()

door open sign on the dash

hand brake just pass need to get check

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak under car ()

Oil leak under diff ()

door open sign on the dash

hand brake just pass need to get check

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 52,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 27 May 2015 52,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 30 May 2014 49,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 49,411 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,901 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 22,755 miles

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

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

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

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 ZWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

YF08 ZWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YF08 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 ZWM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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