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YF57 HFN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,886 mi
Last recorded267,886 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 HFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 267,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 256,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 248,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 239,246 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 239,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 232,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 232,045 miles

Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 224,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 224,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 218,275 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2018 218,253 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) tie rod xs play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jul 2017 209,578 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 209,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 194,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 193,957 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light on (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 174,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 146,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,052 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 114,445 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YF57 HFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YF57 HFN, 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 YF57 HFN registered?

YF57 HFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YF57 HFN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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