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YA57 FZW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

232,185 mi
Last recorded232,185 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 232,185 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 232,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 220,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 220,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 206,857 miles

N/s/r light lense slight damaged

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 206,855 miles

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

N/s/r light lense slight damaged

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 189,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 172,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 172,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 158,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 145,804 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 132,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 132,677 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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YA57 FZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA57 FZW, 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 YA57 FZW registered?

YA57 FZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is YA57 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 FZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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