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YK58 YZB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

241,753 mi
Last recorded241,753 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 YZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 241,753 miles

nearside anti roll bar link bush deteriorated

nearside steering has play

rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly

rear tyres wearing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 241,753 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside anti roll bar link bush deteriorated

nearside steering has play

rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly

rear tyres wearing

Pass 6 Dec 2019 225,240 miles

Both rear light unit temporarily repaired

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side door accidental damage present

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 224,707 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear light unit temporarily repaired

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side door accidental damage present

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 147,790 miles

Both rear light unit lens broken but temporarily repaired

Nearside Side door and rear wing area cosmetic/accident damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,829 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

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

Nearside SIDE LOADING DOOR & REAR WING ACCIDENT DAMAGED

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 123,829 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

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

Nearside SIDE LOADING DOOR & REAR WING ACCIDENT DAMAGED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,537 miles

handbrake reserve travel poor

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,370 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 85,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,262 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,257 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2011 26,321 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside mirror damaged

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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YK58 YZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK58 YZB, 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 YK58 YZB registered?

YK58 YZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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