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YK08 XEB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,509 mi
Last recorded139,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,509 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 139,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,652 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 129,651 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler neck door insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,925 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,030 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 112,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,153 miles

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,426 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,426 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear side lamps not checked

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,111 miles

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

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

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 XEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

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

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