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EG55 HAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,497 mi
Last recorded188,497 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG55 HAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 188,497 miles

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

age related surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2024 183,250 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

under components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 180,996 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 180,994 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 177,183 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 14 Dec 2020 175,820 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 175,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 173,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 170,837 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 170,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 165,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 163,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,321 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 151,402 miles

o/s head light damp

o/s park brake lower reading than n/s adjustment

oil leak rear axle

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 28 Jun 2014 151,090 miles

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

o/s head light damp

o/s park brake lower reading than n/s adjustment

oil leak rear axle

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 28 Jun 2013 125,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 125,769 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,142 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,492 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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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EG55 HAY 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 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 EG55 HAY, 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 EG55 HAY registered?

EG55 HAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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