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YL57 HLD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,250 mi
Last recorded81,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,250 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,528 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside head light fading

Fail 7 Jan 2025 80,527 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside head light fading

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,531 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,536 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,901 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 64,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

center lap belt not tested

Fail 6 Jan 2020 63,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

center lap belt not tested

Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,497 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing to edges.

Centre seat belt unable to test.

Exhaust centre mounting snapped.

Front brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,935 miles

exhaust heat sheild adrift

front tyres wearing on edge

unable to check centre seat belt

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,264 miles

Both front metal brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,787 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded but greased.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,787 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded but greased.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,926 miles

o/s/f brake pipe surface corrosion tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,211 miles

Slight oil leak to rear diff.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,859 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,351 miles

n\s wiper deteriorated

o\s door mirror cracked

slight damage to n\s\r outer tyre side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,748 miles

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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YL57 HLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL57 HLD, 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 YL57 HLD registered?

YL57 HLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 HLD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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