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DA57 YWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 63,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outside edge and severe perishing and cracking on outside side wall--195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit broken

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,926 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has product on plate/milky (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 56,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box leaking at seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has major sidewall scrub to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer sidewall/ no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has major tearing/cracking of the outer sidewall/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has product on plate/milky (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 51,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage--195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage--195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 51,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage--195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage--195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,961 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 48,959 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted side panel bumper missing, plastic clips that are remaining have sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted side bumper missing, plastic clips remaining have sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 45,819 miles

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Fail 8 May 2017 45,819 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Pass 28 May 2016 43,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 38,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,964 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,608 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,058 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,480 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA57 YWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA57 YWY, 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 DA57 YWY registered?

DA57 YWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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