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VN08 YRY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

277,130 mi
Last recorded277,130 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 277,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 277,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 257,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 257,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 243,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 243,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 202,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 169,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch broken

off side rear light cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2013 168,732 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch broken

off side rear light cracked

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 154,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,374 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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VN08 YRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN08 YRY, 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 VN08 YRY registered?

VN08 YRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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