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DK08 YGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,734 mi
Last recorded164,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 164,734 miles

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

small chip windsreen (not in zone a )

Pass 29 Jul 2019 155,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 143,261 miles

steering sytem slighty rough

Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly when released.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s & o/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly when released.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s & o/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Pass 27 May 2016 120,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,665 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Steering slight roughness when turning lock to lock.

Fail 5 May 2015 108,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Steering slight roughness when turning lock to lock.

Pass 8 May 2014 95,993 miles

Steering control slight roughness turning lock to lock.

Fail 7 May 2014 95,993 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering control slight roughness turning lock to lock.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,057 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,394 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,394 miles

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

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

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

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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DK08 YGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK08 YGY, 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 DK08 YGY registered?

DK08 YGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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