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YL08 EJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,540 mi
Last recorded198,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 198,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 189,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 181,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 167,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 157,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 151,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,465 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 125,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 115,464 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 115,377 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,242 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 109,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,172 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,549 miles

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 EJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

YL08 EJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 EJY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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