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EU08 YHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

296,721 mi
Last recorded296,721 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 296,721 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 296,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 286,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 284,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 277,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 271,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 268,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 257,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 247,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 237,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 225,419 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 214,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 204,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 192,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 181,645 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 181,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 165,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 165,649 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 164,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 150,876 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 150,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,540 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2013 137,400 miles

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

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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EU08 YHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EU08 YHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU08 YHY?

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What year was EU08 YHY registered?

EU08 YHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is EU08 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 YHY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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