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YK08 WCG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,811 mi
Last recorded138,811 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 138,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 135,195 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 135,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 100,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,515 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,317 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 62,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,904 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,904 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,464 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

YK08 WCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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