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YK08 WCX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,096 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 77,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 77,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,972 miles

3x child seats

BOTH rear tyres perishing & outer walls worn.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (heavily lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk,lock mechanism outer casing missing.

slight oil leak.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3x child seats

BOTH rear tyres perishing & outer walls worn.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (heavily lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk,lock mechanism outer casing missing.

slight oil leak.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front droplinks slight play

Parking brake fluctuation

Fail 24 Jan 2019 65,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front droplinks slight play

Parking brake fluctuation

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,596 miles

Brake fluid low

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside mirror casing damaged and loose

Oil level on min

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Requires service

Wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,223 miles

rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged

all rear seats removed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 47,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,717 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,861 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 20,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,156 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 WCX 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 73.7%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

YK08 WCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is YK08 WCX safe to buy?

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