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DF57 CNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

225,583 mi
Last recorded225,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 225,583 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

n/s & o/s jacking points slight corrosion

surface rust rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2025 221,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 214,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 207,935 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 207,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 195,412 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 187,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 187,927 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 179,337 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 167,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears have slight corrosion around clips (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake only just passed test

Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,722 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 146,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,121 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,150 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,666 miles

Nearside Front 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 CNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CNX, 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 CNX registered?

DF57 CNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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