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171,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion underbody
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion underbody
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear lens cracked
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear lens cracked
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
srs light flashes but does not indicate a malfunction
Both Side Step Bar Brackets Damaged
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded/Delaminating
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has Poor Beam Image
Play/Knocking Felt at Steering Wheel
Service Brake Pedal has Soft/Excess Travel
Spare Wheel Loose on Retaining Wire
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears Upper Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen Stone Chipped
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill and Jacking Point has Corrosion Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both Side Step Bar Brackets Damaged
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded/Delaminating
Hand/Foot Brake has Excess Travel
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has Poor Beam Image
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill and Jacking Point Badly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play/Knocking Felt at Steering Wheel
Service Brake Pedal has Soft/Excess Travel
Spare Wheel Loose on Retaining Wire
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears Upper Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen Stone Chipped
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Casing Corroded/Delaminating and Rear Joint Clamp Missing
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints
Windscreen Stone Chipped
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Casing Corroded/Delaminating and Rear Joint Clamp Missing
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Box Section/Jacking Point Corroded and Damaged on Sill Protection Bars Mounting Brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking Brake Foot Pedal has Excess Travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints
Service Brake Pedal has Excess Travel
Windscreen Stone Chipped
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Corroded and Rear Joint Clamp Missing
Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view tape covering mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small split in n/s wiper rubber
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small split in n/s wiper rubber
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre has split to outer sidewall unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre has split to outer sidewall unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on edges not a fail so pass and advise
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on edges not a fail so pass and advise
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
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YF08 LWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2008.
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