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Y13 GLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,952 mi
Last recorded43,952 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 GLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 43,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 42,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 40,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 40,717 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 37,467 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 18,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,459 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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Y13 GLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y13 GLS, 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 Y13 GLS registered?

Y13 GLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is Y13 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y13 GLS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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