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YD58 FYO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,803 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 98,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 94,402 miles

Coolant leak top hose damaged/cut ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seats have been removed

Fail 22 May 2017 94,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak top hose damaged/cut ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 84,177 miles

Headlamp switch faulty broken (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,072 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

rear diff main seal leaking oil

Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,072 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and insecure (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

rear diff main seal leaking oil

Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,056 miles

hanbrake travel long on pedal

rear coil spring different type

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,335 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,322 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YD58 FYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YD58 FYO, 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 YD58 FYO registered?

YD58 FYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is YD58 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 FYO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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