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YL08 EJO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,793 mi
Last recorded58,793 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,793 miles

rear diff has slight seepage

Fail 25 Feb 2026 58,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

rear diff has slight seepage

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer has a small corrosion hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,987 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front jacking points corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,463 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front jack points corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,371 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

screen has small stone chip

Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,813 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has long travel

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,908 miles

Central screen stone chipped

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,148 miles

Central screen has stone chip

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,435 miles

Engine and battery covers fitted

Large stonechip windscreen centre

Nearside Front tyre has cracking/splitting sidewalls

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has perished sidewalls

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belts not tested, seats not deployed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,596 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 45,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,602 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 May 2011 32,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 32,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YL08 EJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL08 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 EJO registered?

YL08 EJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is YL08 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 EJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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