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YG08 XVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,218 mi
Last recorded191,218 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 191,218 miles

All under body surface rust

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed and lower is corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 191,218 miles

All under body surface rust

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed and lower is corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached duct taped (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 190,171 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 180,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

leak from transmission

rear diff slight leak

Pass 17 May 2022 162,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N\S\F and O\S\F ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,604 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 148,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 141,898 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 141,898 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 133,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,109 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,341 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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YG08 XVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 XVJ, 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 YG08 XVJ registered?

YG08 XVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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