MOT Status
ValidMileage
191,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All under body surface rust
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed and lower is corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
All under body surface rust
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed and lower is corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached duct taped (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
leak from transmission
rear diff slight leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N\S\F and O\S\F ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG08 XVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?
YG08 XVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.
Is YG08 XVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG08 XVJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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