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SY58 YAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,611 mi
Last recorded161,611 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 161,611 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at rear diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed along sills

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,597 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 159,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Lower strut turret (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body general corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has been Undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2022 153,384 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight damaged and repaired

Nearside Rear Wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arches corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 153,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight damaged and repaired

Nearside Rear Wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arches corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 149,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlight damaged/ repaired

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner sills /rear chassis corroded

outer sills / rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 149,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlight damaged/ repaired

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner sills /rear chassis corroded

outer sills / rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 142,613 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroding

front exhaust flange corroding

rear body box section corroding

rear shock absorber top ends slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 142,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroding

front exhaust flange corroding

rear body box section corroding

rear shock absorber top ends slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 137,333 miles

Nearside handbrake performance lower

Nearside headlight damaged / repaired

oil leak/s

outer sills and rear underside corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 137,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak/s

outer sills and rear underside corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,470 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 131,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not holding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,979 miles

front exhaust flange corroding

nearside park brake poor

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front step mount corroding

rear shock absorbers corroding

sills starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front exhaust flange corroding

nearside park brake poor

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front step mount corroding

rear shock absorbers corroding

sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,923 miles

nearside front brake pad inner getting low nearside front brake disc corroding

nearside front tyre edges worn smooth tread low

slight wear nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 119,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front brake pad inner getting low nearside front brake disc corroding

nearside front tyre edges worn smooth tread low

slight wear nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,120 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,125 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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SY58 YAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY58 YAJ, 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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SY58 YAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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