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CA57 TYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,756 mi
Last recorded123,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,248 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,075 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2024 104,071 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,672 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar mounting D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,824 miles

Diesel fuel lines under vehicle slightly corroded in retainers

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.1mm - Outer sidewall scrubbed - 205/65/R16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2022 93,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Diesel fuel lines under vehicle slightly corroded in retainers

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.1mm - Outer sidewall scrubbed - 205/65/R16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 89,575 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,779 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working customer advises that its disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,332 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,749 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,584 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,412 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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CA57 TYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA57 TYP, 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 CA57 TYP registered?

CA57 TYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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