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YF08 FXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 122,251 miles

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))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,251 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2022 110,771 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 110,770 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,517 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 103,335 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,124 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 92,117 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

Pass 2 May 2018 75,766 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 29 Apr 2018 75,766 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 74,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,379 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,194 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,194 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2014 60,160 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 48,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,746 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 35,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,910 miles

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?

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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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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