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YX58 FLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,794 mi
Last recorded165,794 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,794 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 155,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 150,282 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 150,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,745 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,472 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 114,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,110 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 104,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tailpipe corroded slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,867 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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YX58 FLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX58 FLJ, 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 YX58 FLJ registered?

YX58 FLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is YX58 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX58 FLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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