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YC08 RYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

261,098 mi
Last recorded261,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 261,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside parking brake not working at all

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake rear indictor light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 261,098 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside parking brake not working at all

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake rear indictor light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 250,418 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 250,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 228,685 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 228,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 196,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 164,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 164,337 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr driveshaft fowling exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 127,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 100,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

YC08 RYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is YC08 RYA safe to buy?

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