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FD57 GPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,581 mi
Last recorded178,581 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 GPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 178,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 170,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 163,309 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2023 158,579 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 158,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to fit smoke metre (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 147,805 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 147,805 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,854 miles

handbrake has just met efficiency at 16%

Fail 16 Mar 2021 139,854 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 136,425 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,839 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 122,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,160 miles

steering notchy

Fail 18 Dec 2017 108,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

steering notchy

Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,542 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake efficiency a little low

slight play from steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,348 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 87,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,741 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 65,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,979 miles

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

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

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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FD57 GPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD57 GPY, 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 FD57 GPY registered?

FD57 GPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is FD57 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 GPY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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