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YB57 YTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,923 mi
Last recorded197,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 YTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 197,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 193,652 miles

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 193,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2021 190,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 187,673 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 182,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 182,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 178,026 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside dipped beam image slight distorsion

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

parking brake requires adjustment

registration plate lamps dim(function not impaired)

Fail 6 Dec 2018 178,011 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake cable pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Power steering pump worn and noisy in operation

Pass 8 Dec 2017 167,316 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 167,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 162,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 156,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,845 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 116,745 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,549 miles

bonnet lever stiff to operate

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,727 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,355 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 YTV 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 70%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

YB57 YTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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