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YC58 GZA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,773 mi
Last recorded172,773 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 172,773 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 172,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 167,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2025 167,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 162,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 162,009 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 155,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake release damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2023 155,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake release damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2022 149,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 142,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 142,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 129,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 122,745 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 107,457 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 107,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure near coil spring (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 99,671 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 83,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,956 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,473 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YC58 GZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC58 GZA, 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 YC58 GZA registered?

YC58 GZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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