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YL08 FVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,663 mi
Last recorded200,663 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 200,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror temp repair

Fail 19 Feb 2025 200,663 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror temp repair

Pass 1 Dec 2023 196,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface up to 50% of reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 29 Nov 2023 196,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 60% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface up to 50% of reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 6 Dec 2022 192,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front moisture inside headlamp lens

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 1/2 of nearside reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 187,804 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper lower piston gaiter torn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 on 3mm tread depth.205/55/16 tyres fitted to front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 185,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 185,132 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear chassis

parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2019 183,424 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 183,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 180,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 180,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing replaced with polishing cloth (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 177,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 177,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 h7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 158,504 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 158,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,620 miles

Park brake lever has rubber missing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Park brake lever has rubber missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YL08 FVD, 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 YL08 FVD registered?

YL08 FVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 FVD shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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