MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance behind bumper (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive output seal on trans . all rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear panel on to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance behind bumper (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive output seal on trans . all rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear door striker plate mounting area corroded away
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner outrigger corroded
Offside Front Inner outrigger corroded
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear door striker plate mounting area corroded away
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn on edges
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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YK08 VXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 YK08 VXV, 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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YK08 VXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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