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CA57 TYV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,199 mi
Last recorded210,199 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 210,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR NEXT TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 210,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR NEXT TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 206,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BEHIND FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 204,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 198,479 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 198,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 192,052 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle bush's worn

Fail 6 Aug 2021 192,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle bush's worn

Pass 14 Jul 2020 183,813 miles

Both rear axle bush's on rear of diff worn

Fail 14 Jul 2020 183,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bush's on rear of diff worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 174,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust fowling body and vibrating

Fail 25 Jun 2019 174,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust fowling body and vibrating

Pass 14 Jun 2018 168,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 168,844 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear main front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 163,138 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 163,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 158,902 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 158,022 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 142,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,199 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 TYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TYV, 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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CA57 TYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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