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BW57 BVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,841 mi
Last recorded206,841 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 206,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted

fuel door insecure but not producing a sharp edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 206,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted

fuel door insecure but not producing a sharp edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 189,526 miles

Bonnet stay missing (potential to damage bonnet )

Fuel filler flap broken/damaged

Nearside Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Temporary repair to outer casing (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 189,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall collapsed. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing (potential to damage bonnet )

Fuel filler flap broken/damaged

Nearside Front Outer Shoulder low on tread.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box pipework has a small hole (7.1.2)

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer casing missing. (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 171,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Fail 14 Jul 2015 160,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSR brake is slightly binding

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

centre seat belt locking mechanism damage but works

Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,570 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 136,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,437 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,673 miles

near side front brake binding slighty

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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BW57 BVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BW57 BVY, 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 BW57 BVY registered?

BW57 BVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is BW57 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 BVY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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