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YK08 WCR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,622 mi
Last recorded168,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 168,622 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff mounting worn

front exhaust clamp condition

Fail 29 Jan 2024 168,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff mounting worn

front exhaust clamp condition

Pass 3 Jan 2023 160,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 159,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,126 miles

n/s/r handbrake low effort

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 156,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 155,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,247 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 153,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 144,669 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 144,669 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,739 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 108,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 92,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,903 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut side wall

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 WCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

YK08 WCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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