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YA57 GVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,263 mi
Last recorded68,263 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 GVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,263 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,252 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad wear light on

damage to nearside rear lamp

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,644 miles

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

nearside front side repeater lens missing

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear body damage

under shield and engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,644 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (8.2.2)

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

nearside front side repeater lens missing

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear body damage

under shield and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,817 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

parking brake close to maximum travel

Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,810 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear light lens broken

parking brake close to maximum travel

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,307 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,206 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 GVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVM, 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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YA57 GVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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