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YK08 XEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,925 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side the offside rear wheel has 52% imbalance on the parking brake (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,339 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust holder on middle part is broken

Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust holder on middle part is broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,671 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,291 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,519 miles

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

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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YK08 XEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

YK08 XEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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