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YC58 GZF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,743 mi
Last recorded201,743 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 201,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 195,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 188,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 165,614 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 165,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,451 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 145,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 294,537 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 294,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 261,181 miles

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal travel long

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 217,886 miles

centre exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 197,394 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 169,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 141,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 141,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,856 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 GZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC58 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

YC58 GZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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