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CV57 LFR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,196 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 118,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe cracking and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,478 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 117,464 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,177 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 116,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 114,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,462 miles

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,976 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

surface rust on o/s and n/s rear steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,590 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,590 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,054 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,257 miles

marks to front windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,494 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,664 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,600 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,258 miles

rear number plat slightly deterioated

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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CV57 LFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV57 LFR, 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 CV57 LFR registered?

CV57 LFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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