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YG57 BXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,758 mi
Last recorded165,758 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 165,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 156,564 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 149,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a binding noise when rotated

Offside Front window not working

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Jan 2024 149,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has a binding noise when rotated

Offside Front window not working

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Dec 2023 148,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside window not working

coolant leak from around water pump area

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,317 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 141,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,446 miles

Front both tyre worn inside edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 130,737 miles

Offside Front side step bkt corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,637 miles

Offside Front side step bkt weak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,134 miles

Offside Front side step bkt corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,768 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,774 miles

both front tyres worn on the outside edges

n/s/r disc red in colour advised to change

n/s/r pads have been warm

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2015 74,329 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the outside edges

front discs lipped

n/s/r disc red in colour advised to change

n/s/r pads have been warm

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,912 miles

handbrake high

n/s/r slight bind on brakes

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,458 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,458 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads over half worn

front discs lipped

middle box deteriorating

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 40,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,985 miles

both rear brakes have slight binding

n/s/front tyre wearing low in outer tread edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2011 26,267 miles

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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YG57 BXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG57 BXO, 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 YG57 BXO registered?

YG57 BXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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