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YK08 XFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,753 mi
Last recorded186,753 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 186,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 186,753 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,126 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 178,126 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour and broken (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,771 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 166,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 156,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 149,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,526 miles

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

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

o/s rear lense cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2014 128,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o/s rear lense cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,434 miles

air bag light on

o/s/rear lens cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2012 100,208 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,208 miles

srs light on

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 XFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

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

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