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YK08 VWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,100 miles

Both rear brake backing plates very corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,884 miles

front spotlights inoperative

horn tone

Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front spotlights inoperative

horn tone

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,745 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Slight knock from steering

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,722 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,942 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective gearbox support bush

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 87,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,204 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,665 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,799 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 VWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

YK08 VWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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