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GL57 YZC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,902 mi
Last recorded202,902 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 202,902 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 202,851 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in area of rear suspension arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 193,392 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 184,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 169,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 145,119 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 138,921 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,338 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 127,202 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,996 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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GL57 YZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL57 YZC, 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 GL57 YZC registered?

GL57 YZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GL57 YZC safe to buy?

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