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YK08 WFB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

315,545 mi
Last recorded315,545 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 315,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 299,995 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 291,539 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 291,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 284,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 278,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 260,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 224,238 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 224,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 193,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 163,478 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 137,945 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 105,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

stone chip im windscreen, in zone b not in excess off 40mm.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,690 miles

stone chip im windscreen, in zone b not in excess off 40mm.

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 WFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

YK08 WFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YK08 WFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 WFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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