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YG08 WZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,678 miles

Nearside Front Slight wheel bind.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight wheel bind.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 117,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure was quite low at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust (rear) corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust (rear) corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,461 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,871 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 70,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes grinding

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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YG08 WZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG08 WZU, 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 YG08 WZU registered?

YG08 WZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 WZU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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