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YK08 WGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 62,848 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 62,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both dip wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,922 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 WGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK08 WGY?

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What year was YK08 WGY registered?

YK08 WGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YK08 WGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 WGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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