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YK08 LWR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,728 mi
Last recorded97,728 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 82,548 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Clamp Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,389 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Mounting Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,538 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts not checked

Fail 14 Apr 2016 41,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts not checked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,339 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 30,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,146 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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YK08 LWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK08 LWR, 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 YK08 LWR registered?

YK08 LWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 LWR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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