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YJ58 SKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

507,455 mi
Last recorded507,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 SKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 507,455 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 507,445 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 493,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 493,741 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mount worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 474,044 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 446,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 396,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil Leak around engine area

Pass 12 Jan 2016 354,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 298,070 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 256,577 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 212,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 212,886 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 163,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

o/s/f bumper and inner wheel arch insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2011 163,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f bumper and inner wheel arch insecure

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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YJ58 SKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ58 SKX, 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 YJ58 SKX registered?

YJ58 SKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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