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KH57 YLC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

223,485 mi
Last recorded223,485 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 YLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 223,485 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 223,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 220,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre very badly worn outer edge, no cords visible

non obligatory brake light lens damaged

slight blow manifold area

Fail 18 Apr 2023 220,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet wheel arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre very badly worn outer edge, no cords visible

non obligatory brake light lens damaged

slight blow manifold area

Pass 8 Apr 2022 216,407 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 216,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 15 Apr 2021 212,122 miles

n/s/r indicator lense

Fail 15 Apr 2021 212,122 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r indicator lense

Pass 15 Feb 2020 203,702 miles

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 203,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 185,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 176,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 168,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 163,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 157,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pad warning light is on

nearside front wiper little split in middle

water in offside rear fog light

Fail 9 Jan 2015 157,588 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wiper little split in middle

water in offside rear fog light

Pass 14 Jan 2014 151,061 miles

brake pad warning light is on

cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2013 145,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear light lense cover is moving/loose

Pass 10 Jan 2013 145,806 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear light lense cover is moving/loose

Fail 20 Dec 2011 141,029 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 141,029 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KH57 YLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KH57 YLC, 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 KH57 YLC registered?

KH57 YLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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