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YC58 GZW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,034 mi
Last recorded172,034 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 172,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 172,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 169,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 169,762 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 167,495 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 167,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 160,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 160,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 156,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 156,517 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 149,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 149,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 137,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

offside front sill damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2019 119,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

offside front sill damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,471 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tether

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on outer tether

Tip of tailpipe broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 88,048 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,746 miles

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 GZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

YC58 GZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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