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DA57 LCL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

298,079 mi
Last recorded298,079 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 298,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 298,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 297,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed big hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed and cracked on joining pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake excessively binding both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 281,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 281,103 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 268,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 268,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 262,676 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 256,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 243,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 233,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 233,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 219,474 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 219,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 214,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 201,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 187,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 183,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 170,564 miles

Offside number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 156,482 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 156,482 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake pad worn

Pass 20 May 2014 142,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 142,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff slightly leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff slightly leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 118,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 106,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,942 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 10 May 2012 92,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,822 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 84,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,039 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 LCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

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

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