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YC08 RXH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,647 mi
Last recorded187,647 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 187,647 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front seat removed at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage

front number plate damaged but still readable

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside hand brake effort little low

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 187,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage

front number plate damaged but still readable

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside hand brake effort little low

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 184,655 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2014 175,736 miles

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

Nearside inner steering control arm has slight play

Oil leak

Slight condensation in offside front headlight

Pass 27 Feb 2013 167,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 158,549 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,983 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 RXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

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

Is YC08 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 RXH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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