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PF08 YVH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,318 mi
Last recorded177,318 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 YVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 177,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 172,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 171,006 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 168,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel tank strap damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2016 168,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel tank strap damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 153,595 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)

offside front brake binding on slightley

rear fuel tank strap damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 136,478 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,478 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,736 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,816 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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PF08 YVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF08 YVH, 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 PF08 YVH registered?

PF08 YVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is PF08 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 YVH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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