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YL08 FRV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 164,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 157,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,192 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 115,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,463 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 107,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,237 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,707 miles

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

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 FRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

YL08 FRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is YL08 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 FRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 FRV have outstanding finance?

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