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DA57 GHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

252,742 mi
Last recorded252,742 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 252,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2018 250,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster having no effect (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated back plate corroded (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated back plate corroded (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure bolt loose (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 225,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 225,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake wear sensor hanging down.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 204,171 miles

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

nearside and offside rear back plates corroded

play in offside front track rod inner joint

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2016 203,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear back plates corroded

play in offside front track rod inner joint

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2015 176,914 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked / brake pipe corroded / o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2015 176,914 miles

front number plate cracked / brake pipe corroded / o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2014 151,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 133,616 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 115,429 miles

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 115,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,095 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 GHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

DA57 GHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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