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YL08 FSK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,103 mi
Last recorded199,103 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 199,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 199,103 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 190,021 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 190,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 184,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 178,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 166,537 miles

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 166,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS DAMAGED SHOWING WHITE LIGHT WHEN FOG LIGHT IS ON (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEAR TO END OF RESERVE TRAVEL

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Pass 9 Jul 2018 151,382 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 10 Jul 2017 139,439 miles

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

Nearside seatbelt buckle casing damaged but not likely to fail

Fail 10 Jul 2017 139,439 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside seatbelt buckle casing damaged but not likely to fail

Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 124,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,533 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,518 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,686 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 FSK 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 68.4%.

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 YL08 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

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

Is YL08 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 FSK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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