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BL57 AKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,753 mi
Last recorded175,753 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 175,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 171,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 165,457 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 152,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 148,515 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 148,427 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dip (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dip (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play balljiont (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,427 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 139,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 117,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 106,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 92,896 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 92,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 88,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,444 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,961 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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BL57 AKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL57 AKO, 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 BL57 AKO registered?

BL57 AKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BL57 AKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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