MOT Status
ValidMileage
480,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front jacking points corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Hand brake efficiency significantly lower than N/S, will require attention. Over all reading acceptable for test purposes
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
a lot of free play in hand brake mechanism but reaches minimum requirements
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
a lot of free play in hand brake mechanism but reaches minimum requirements
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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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YL08 FSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YL08 FSD, 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 YL08 FSD registered?
YL08 FSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2008.
Is YL08 FSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 FSD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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