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AY58 GYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,347 mi
Last recorded214,347 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 214,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 214,347 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 197,086 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 197,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 175,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 151,859 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 151,859 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting dangerous , (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 150,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 128,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 116,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,396 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,093 miles

pad wear light on

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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AY58 GYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY58 GYG, 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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AY58 GYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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