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YE57 BAB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 81,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,171 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 75,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,287 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,068 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 66,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,740 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 54,740 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,291 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,401 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,095 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 4 Jan 2012 27,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,916 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 22,915 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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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YE57 BAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE57 BAB, 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 YE57 BAB registered?

YE57 BAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is YE57 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 BAB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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