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YK08 WBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,362 mi
Last recorded171,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 171,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to jacking points

Pass 5 Mar 2024 171,335 miles

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

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

corrosion to jacking points and centre outrigger.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 171,320 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 170,770 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 168,736 miles

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

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

advise centre exhaust bracket

Pass 20 Mar 2020 162,589 miles

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

advise exhaust mount snapped at front , exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2019 155,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 148,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,599 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aux belt noise/tensioner

both rear innersides of brake discs corroding

diff leaking oil

exhaust clamp missing from turbo to catalyst

Fail 21 Feb 2014 89,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aux belt noise/tensioner

both rear innersides of brake discs corroding

diff leaking oil

exhaust clamp missing from turbo to catalyst

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both st/rack arms

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 WBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

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

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