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YK08 VWT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

226,617 mi
Last recorded226,617 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 226,617 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 208,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 193,647 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2023 179,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 162,037 miles

Nearside Front Body outrigger/jacking point corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play JUST ACCEPTABLE, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body outrigger/jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,146 miles

windscreen has several cracks not affecting the drivers view

Pass 14 Dec 2019 130,283 miles

Front Brake application uneven, just acceptable, braking system may require maintenance or repair

Front Exhaust mounting missing but system adequately supported

Injector seal on engine leaking causing slight leak of exhaust fumes.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Just acceptable, braking system may require maintenance or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Just acceptable, braking system may require maintenance or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake performance only just met 16% braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has substantial cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has substantial cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 94,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,353 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,585 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 VWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YK08 VWT, 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 YK08 VWT registered?

YK08 VWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 VWT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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