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YK08 XEW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,284 mi
Last recorded148,284 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 148,284 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 148,282 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 120,634 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 120,634 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 111,609 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 111,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 102,247 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 102,247 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 20 May 2019 90,775 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 90,775 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,462 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,128 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,774 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front drop link upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,852 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,264 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 18,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front 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 XEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

YK08 XEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 XEW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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