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YC08 RUW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

234,512 mi
Last recorded234,512 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 234,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 208,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 196,339 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 196,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 180,599 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 180,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 163,887 miles

brake pad warning light on on dash

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 144,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES STARTING TOO WEAR INNER EDGE

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES STARTING TOO WEAR INNER EDGE

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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YC08 RUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC08 RUW, 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 YC08 RUW registered?

YC08 RUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YC08 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 RUW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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