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VN08 YSH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

423,754 mi
Last recorded423,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 423,754 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside mirror bound with tape

offside front brakedisc backplate deterioated

parking brake pull lever handle missing

slight damage offside rear lens

slight play lower steering column coupling

Fail 16 Jun 2020 423,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside mirror bound with tape

offside front brakedisc backplate deterioated

parking brake pull lever handle missing

slight damage offside rear lens

slight play lower steering column coupling

Pass 16 Jul 2019 405,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 371,595 miles

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

power steering pump noisy?

Fail 6 Jul 2018 371,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

power steering pump noisy?

Pass 10 Jul 2017 344,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 317,040 miles

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

exhaust rattles

Pass 7 Jul 2015 313,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 297,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both mirror glasses damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 297,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both mirror glasses damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 270,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 218,792 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 218,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,161 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 YSH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN08 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

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

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