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MW08 MYK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

329,046 mi
Last recorded329,046 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 MYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 329,046 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 275,114 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 246,739 miles

brake pad warning light stopping on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 205,033 miles

Advise Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 203,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 203,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 175,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pad warning on dash (pads ok for test)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 144,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,777 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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MW08 MYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW08 MYK, 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 MW08 MYK registered?

MW08 MYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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