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DF57 COA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,696 mi
Last recorded112,696 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 112,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 112,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 107,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 99,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 May 2023 99,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 93,993 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,054 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 78,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,746 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

blades smearing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

blades smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,349 miles

NSR Tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,349 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,190 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage side door rubbing strip insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,413 miles

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

O/s Rear Light Cluster Lens Damaged

O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Box Split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/s Rear Light Cluster Lens Damaged

O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear upper Stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Jul 2015 66,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear upper Stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,322 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,322 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,980 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,727 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 14,707 miles

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

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 COA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 COA, 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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DF57 COA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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