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WP57 YYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,711 mi
Last recorded194,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 194,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 194,707 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 194,695 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbing on offside rear driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 190,686 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 188,197 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 187,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 181,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged centre passenger (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 178,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 177,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 173,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 169,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 160,834 miles

bonnet release lever damaged

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2016 160,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release lever damaged

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 142,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 124,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,078 miles

Oil leak

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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WP57 YYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WP57 YYF, 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 WP57 YYF registered?

WP57 YYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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