MOT Status
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130,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage outer sidewall & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inside edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Steering universal joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & centre ()
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Steering system slightly rough Knuckle worn (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point 30.cm sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded 30.cm suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis 30.cm nearside & offside suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside outer (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis 30.cm spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside outer (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis 30.cm spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel - judder on application - reduced performance offside
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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YF08 GDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GDJ, 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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YF08 GDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2008.
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