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YK08 XER

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,815 mi
Last recorded170,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 170,815 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 163,666 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 163,666 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 154,305 miles

Oil cap missing

Fail 15 May 2024 154,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil cap missing

Pass 21 Apr 2023 144,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 144,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,632 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 124,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,051 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 105,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 103,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 102,833 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,120 miles

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

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

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

centre box outer skin corroded

rack gaiters twisted

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,120 miles

centre box outer skin corroded

rack gaiters twisted

rear diff seal leaking

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

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

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,048 miles

centre box starting to corrode

slight rubbing noise o/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,443 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,109 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,109 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,038 miles

Both front wiper blades deterioated. Outer edge worn on near side front tyre and off side rear tyre.

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 XER 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 XER, 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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YK08 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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