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YC57 GHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,315 mi
Last recorded158,315 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 158,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,485 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 150,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,488 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 142,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,214 miles

Knocking from steering column,poss u/j, no play detected

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 138,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking from steering column,poss u/j, no play detected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,529 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,706 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,706 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,521 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,623 miles

both number plares blistered

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

parking brake travel long

rear diff damp

Fail 17 Dec 2010 32,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both number plares blistered

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

parking brake travel long

rear diff damp

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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YC57 GHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC57 GHD, 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 YC57 GHD registered?

YC57 GHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is YC57 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 GHD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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