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YK08 XEE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,840 mi
Last recorded192,840 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 192,840 miles

EML

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 192,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 186,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 186,744 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

MIL illuminated.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 179,200 miles

MIL illuminated.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 179,200 miles

MIL illuminated.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 169,449 miles

EML on

Pass 15 Oct 2020 165,561 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 165,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault when pressure put on brake pedal (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,780 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 158,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 147,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,612 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front door check strap loose

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

hand brake travel

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold outer edge

Offside Front offside door check strap broken

Offside Front tyre bold outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,545 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel high

offside front dooor check strap broken

offside front door mirror taped up

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,095 miles

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,014 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,905 miles

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

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 XEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

YK08 XEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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