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YB57 GOA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,835 mi
Last recorded130,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 GOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,145 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 106,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,827 miles

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r lens cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 100,827 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r lens cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,998 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 87,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,526 miles

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

diesel around exhaust coming from generator

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,424 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

diesel around exhaust coming from generator

Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,693 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,530 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 66,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,499 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,992 miles

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

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 GOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GOA, 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 YB57 GOA registered?

YB57 GOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is YB57 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 GOA shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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