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YN08 KPA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,204 mi
Last recorded49,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 49,204 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,293 miles

O/S/F inner rack arm has slight play

front wipers need replacing soon

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside, front and rear brake discs worn.

small cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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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YN08 KPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN08 KPA, 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

How do I check the history of YN08 KPA?

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What year was YN08 KPA registered?

YN08 KPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YN08 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN08 KPA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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