MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corners both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended row 2 centre belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust clamps corroded
nearside parking brake efficiency
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
bonnet difficult to open
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Oil leak
emissions not tested
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 VXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YK08 VXO, 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 YK08 VXO registered?
YK08 VXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is YK08 VXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK08 VXO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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