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YC08 RVV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

320,163 mi
Last recorded320,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 320,163 miles

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

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 308,155 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 308,155 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 308,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 300,363 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 300,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 143,500 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear exhaust tail pipe corroson brake discs slightly worn spare tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 May 2012 143,500 miles

both front tyres uneven wear exhaust tail pipe corroson brake discs slightly worn spare tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,862 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 136,842 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

n/s/r lamp broken

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 RVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RVV, 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 YC08 RVV registered?

YC08 RVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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