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BG57 STU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolts lose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 85,297 miles

Front seat missing although still in the van

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,295 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front seat missing although still in the van

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 85,292 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring has cut new grove through to cord (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test although still in the van ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,272 miles

Nearside mirror backing missing

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

foot/Hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Feb 2022 70,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror backing missing

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

foot/Hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,062 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,062 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,246 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,651 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,044 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,329 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG57 STU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG57 STU, 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 BG57 STU registered?

BG57 STU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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