MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to N/S/R
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to N/S/R
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front brake tight
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front brake tight
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 FSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YL08 FSV, 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 FSV registered?
YL08 FSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2008.
Is YL08 FSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 FSV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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