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DF57 AYB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,570 mi
Last recorded204,570 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 AYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 204,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 204,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 200,476 miles

bonnet release handel broken

Pass 11 Dec 2023 199,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 183,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 160,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 137,125 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 68,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,662 miles

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

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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DF57 AYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DF57 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF57 AYB?

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What year was DF57 AYB registered?

DF57 AYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is DF57 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 AYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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