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RY08 BYC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

202,366 mi
Last recorded202,366 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 202,366 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 202,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources IN TAIL GATE. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 176,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 176,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,224 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 152,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,500 miles

differential leaking oil

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,500 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

differential leaking oil

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear axle mounting susport bush defective

water droplets in both front headlight units.but aim is ok

Fail 13 Dec 2012 88,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,791 miles

Brake pedal rubber beginning to look worn.

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

Nearside rear lamp cluster slightly broken.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal rubber beginning to look worn.

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

Nearside rear lamp cluster slightly broken.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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RY08 BYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RY08 BYC, 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 RY08 BYC registered?

RY08 BYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is RY08 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 BYC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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