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EY08 YSG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,626 mi
Last recorded177,626 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 177,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 168,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 158,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 140,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 119,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,067 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,053 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,768 miles

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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EY08 YSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY08 YSG, 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 EY08 YSG registered?

EY08 YSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is EY08 YSG safe to buy?

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