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127,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front seatbelt slightly slow to retract
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis leg / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis leg / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes x2 to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front seatbelt slightly slow to retract
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis leg / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis leg / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes x2 to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
brake pad wear warning lamp on dashboard
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 FWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?
YL08 FWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2008.
Is YL08 FWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 FWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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