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YB57 GGA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 GGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,834 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 117,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 117,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,878 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 99,866 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 177,974 miles

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

both rear tyres tread worn away on edge

parking brake requires adjustment

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 177,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres tread worn away on edge

parking brake requires adjustment

rear brake discs worn and corroded

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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YB57 GGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB57 GGA, 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 YB57 GGA registered?

YB57 GGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is YB57 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 GGA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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