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KY58 YJD

2008 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,612 mi
Last recorded145,612 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz V71,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 145,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 129,439 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both front and rear jacking points

Fail 5 Aug 2020 129,438 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both front and rear jacking points

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,579 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,577 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,411 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,200 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,223 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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KY58 YJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 71,980 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY58 YJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY58 YJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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