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YA57 GVP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 88,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 86,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 79,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 72,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,282 miles

Rear Diff slightly seeping

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,048 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,291 miles

Rear BOTH inner drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,460 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box side (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split in centre

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,671 miles

bonnet release very stiff

o/s/r tyre on limit and perishing

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,671 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on limit and perishing

reverse lights not working

bonnet release very stiff

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,155 miles

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

offside rear inner drive shaft seal leaking

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear inner drive shaft seal leaking

parking brake near end of reserve travel

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 GVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YA57 GVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA57 GVP registered?

YA57 GVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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