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DF57 BYL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 150,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 150,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Central stoplight has lights out

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

e.m. light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 139,394 miles

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

em lights on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2016 139,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

em lights on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 125,701 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,249 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,635 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 61,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,007 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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DF57 BYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DF57 BYL, 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 DF57 BYL registered?

DF57 BYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DF57 BYL safe to buy?

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