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DA57 LCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

291,811 mi
Last recorded291,811 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 291,811 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 268,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 268,874 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 268,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 266,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 263,169 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 263,169 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 222,878 miles

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 11 Apr 2018 222,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 11 Apr 2017 193,327 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Shock absorbers weak

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak around engine area

Pass 11 Apr 2016 175,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 164,992 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 164,992 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 154,478 miles

rear axle leaking slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2014 154,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle leaking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 134,469 miles

Oil leak

rear axle seal leaking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear pads wearing low (advise to be changed)

offside front brake bindind sligthy

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,372 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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DA57 LCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA57 LCJ, 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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DA57 LCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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