MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,284 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside wing mirror glass damaged
front number plate deteriorating
nearside wing mirror glass damaged
nearside rear tyre getting low
offside front drop link upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 XEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?
YK08 XEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.
Is YK08 XEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK08 XEW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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