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YL08 SUF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,469 mi
Last recorded207,469 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 207,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 203,908 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 197,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 191,462 miles

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner sills starting to corrode

front n/s tyre starting to wear on outer edge

small chips in windscreen

some damage to front n/s seat belt buckle cover

some damage to rear n/s refliector

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 4 Feb 2022 187,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 179,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 168,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 159,624 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,062 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,650 miles

lots of travel on parking brake.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,650 miles

lots of travel on parking brake.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,330 miles

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 9 Aug 2011 23,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

parking brake near end of reserve travel

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 SUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SUF, 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

How do I check the history of YL08 SUF?

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What year was YL08 SUF registered?

YL08 SUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is YL08 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 SUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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