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YL57 HMD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,187 mi
Last recorded128,187 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 128,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,007 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,957 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,180 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 100,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,835 miles

Bonding deteriorated on both rear most differential bushes.

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear into flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing from centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, also cracking slightly on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,425 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,985 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 HMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

YL57 HMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is YL57 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 HMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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