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DA57 GHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 GHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,122 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 127,122 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,701 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 124,701 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,947 miles

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,262 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 118,262 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,805 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,821 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Fail 2 Nov 2020 112,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 May 2019 107,349 miles

EMIL on

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

Pass 1 May 2018 103,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 99,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,071 miles

slight diff oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,324 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA57 GHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 DA57 GHX, 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 DA57 GHX registered?

DA57 GHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DA57 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 GHX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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