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YL57 HMC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,541 mi
Last recorded161,541 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 161,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2024 157,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 151,917 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,020 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,379 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,379 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,769 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,769 miles

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

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 HMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 HMC registered?

YL57 HMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is YL57 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 HMC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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