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DK08 YMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

369,033 mi
Last recorded369,033 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 369,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 335,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 304,785 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

engine leaking oil

Fail 10 May 2016 304,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2015 274,053 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 273,995 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 239,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 239,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 209,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2013 209,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 179,388 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 140,735 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 140,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 100,095 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,874 miles

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

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

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 YMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK08 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

DK08 YMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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