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YC08 RXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

342,882 mi
Last recorded342,882 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 RXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 342,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 342,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 337,574 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 337,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 316,473 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 316,471 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main steel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 293,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 293,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 258,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 224,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 182,139 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,097 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,228 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,071 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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YC08 RXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

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

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