MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal soft
Front Bumper insecure ()
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located Fouling on tyre (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres irregular wear on inner shoulders
nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated/perishing on inner and outer shoulders
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres irregular wear on inner shoulders
nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated/perishing on inner and outer shoulders
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF08 FXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YF08 FXS, 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 YF08 FXS registered?
YF08 FXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2008.
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