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YC08 RZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

273,048 mi
Last recorded273,048 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 273,048 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and covered

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 273,048 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and covered

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 261,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 246,270 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 246,270 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 230,547 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil fumes from oil cap

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 230,496 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil fumes from oil cap

Oil leak

Traction control light on

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 215,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2013 215,132 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 199,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 169,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 169,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

YC08 RZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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