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YC08 SHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,863 mi
Last recorded211,863 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 SHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 211,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 202,659 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 202,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 199,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section just before sleeve joint to tail deteriorating and minor leak----- tail section pipe deteriorating and minor leak (7.1.2)

faulty light dashboard indicator faulty

first 6 clicks on handbrake is free travel - requires adjustment

ignition light staying on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 193,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 189,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 187,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 176,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 145,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 103,594 miles

both front tyres bold on outer edge and just legal

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 SHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 SHV registered?

YC08 SHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YC08 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 SHV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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