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AO08 BYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,977 mi
Last recorded241,977 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 241,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 227,411 miles

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

o/s parking brake effort low.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 217,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 217,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 195,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 183,534 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 183,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 159,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 159,145 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 132,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,569 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,568 miles

crack in windscreen at top

Fail 13 Nov 2015 95,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen at top

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 77,896 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s s/wiper blade splitting

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,331 miles

Top of windscreen has damage

Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,330 miles

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

Top of windscreen has damage

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Park brake pedal travel.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,660 miles

Park brake pedal travel.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 41,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,056 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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AO08 BYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO08 BYS, 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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AO08 BYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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