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YB57 GPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,000 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADJUSTMENT NEEDED (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,705 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 122,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,386 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 117,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floor cut to fit generator next to chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor cut away (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety generator in back fixed (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet to be opened by mole grips

Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,002 miles

Coolant leak at front of engine ()

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres bald on both edges

brake pad warning light on

front registration plate damaged

glow plug warning light on dash

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and tread damage, no chords

offside front tyre scrubbed on side wall

offside rear tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak at front of engine ()

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres bald on both edges

brake pad warning light on

front registration plate damaged

glow plug warning light on dash

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and tread damage, no chords

offside front tyre scrubbed on side wall

offside rear tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,684 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder- suspect close to exposing cords

offside rear tyre bald inner shoulder and perished

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,684 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder- suspect close to exposing cords

offside rear tyre bald inner shoulder and perished

Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,512 miles

signs of wear on outer edges of front tyres

Fail 18 Jan 2013 57,511 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

signs of wear on outer edges of front tyres

slight smearing on wipers

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,754 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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YB57 GPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GPJ, 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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YB57 GPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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