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YK08 VYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

225,653 mi
Last recorded225,653 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 225,653 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Feb 2026 225,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Mar 2025 216,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 206,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Under side of sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 196,857 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 196,348 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 185,751 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 185,751 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 180,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 180,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 170,673 miles

rear o\s drive shaft outer gaiter

slight play in steering n\s

Pass 9 Oct 2019 159,753 miles

park brake performance just met

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 141,829 miles

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

Parking brake needs minor adjustment

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre punchered; no visible nail

Fail 15 Oct 2018 141,667 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre punchered; no visible nail

Fail 13 Oct 2018 141,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,370 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 97,059 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,542 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,160 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 48,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,523 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 VYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 YK08 VYF, 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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YK08 VYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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