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DF57 EUL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,097 mi
Last recorded145,097 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 145,097 miles

Handbrake just on limit ,has reserve travel.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rack Gaiter Twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 131,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake is in need of adjustment

Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake is in need of adjustment

Pass 25 Jan 2023 122,282 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,282 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,369 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,788 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 104,788 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,242 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,240 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,446 miles

windscreen has some light scratches

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,446 miles

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

windscreen has some light scratches

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,723 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,144 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,562 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 EUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

DF57 EUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is DF57 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 EUL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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