MOT Status
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170,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil cap missing
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil cap missing
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside steering arm has slight play
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
rear differential has slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside drive shaft seal leaking
centre box outer skin corroded
rack gaiters twisted
rear diff seal leaking
centre box outer skin corroded
rack gaiters twisted
rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside drive shaft seal leaking
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
centre box starting to corrode
slight rubbing noise o/s/r
CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
unable to open bonnet
Both front wiper blades deterioated. Outer edge worn on near side front tyre and off side rear tyre.
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YK08 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XER, 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 XER registered?
YK08 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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