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DX08 YCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,417 mi
Last recorded237,417 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 237,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 233,320 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake slight bind not detected during roller brake test

Pass 19 Apr 2016 230,115 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 221,686 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 30 Mar 2015 221,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lamps, o/s/f door mirror and o/s/f headlamp damaged

engine oil level low

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2014 210,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f bumper and headlamp have had temporary repairs

Fail 26 Apr 2014 210,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 179,207 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 179,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 143,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 120,938 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 120,938 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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DX08 YCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DX08 YCY, 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 DX08 YCY registered?

DX08 YCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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