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FD08 YDB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,902 mi
Last recorded188,902 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 188,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 183,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 182,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 182,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 167,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 157,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,093 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,093 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

h brake requires attention

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,681 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FD08 YDB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD08 YDB, 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 FD08 YDB registered?

FD08 YDB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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