MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror temp repair
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror temp repair
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface up to 50% of reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
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Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 60% (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface up to 50% of reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front moisture inside headlamp lens
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 1/2 of nearside reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake caliper lower piston gaiter torn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 on 3mm tread depth.205/55/16 tyres fitted to front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to rear chassis
parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing replaced with polishing cloth (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 h7 bulb (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Park brake lever has rubber missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Park brake lever has rubber missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 FVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?
YL08 FVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2008.
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