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CA57 OSC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

253,223 mi
Last recorded253,223 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 253,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 246,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 238,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 229,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 218,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 207,273 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 207,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 195,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 183,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 170,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,738 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside handbrake operating but efficiency low

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,265 miles

injecor seals leaking exhaust gases

Fail 14 Jan 2014 79,265 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

injecor seals leaking exhaust gases

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,676 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,450 miles

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

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

front brake wear looms insecure

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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CA57 OSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CA57 OSC, 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 CA57 OSC registered?

CA57 OSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is CA57 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 OSC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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