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FD57 ZWX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,689 mi
Last recorded183,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 183,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and passenger side front brake pipes corroded/pitted at various points. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing, not affecting operation of seatbelt. (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust backbox/mid section joint heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 182,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 180,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaitor clip insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (rear section to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Tail pipe corroded around clamp

Fail 6 Jul 2021 180,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaitor clip insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (rear section to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Tail pipe corroded around clamp

Pass 14 Feb 2020 180,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 180,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 177,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 177,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 171,980 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Front tyres wearing edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 171,979 miles

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

Front shock absorbers weak

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,887 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 162,233 miles

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

Offside rear light lense broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,046 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 134,046 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,520 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 114,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,003 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,400 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,032 miles

rear discs slightly worn

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 ZWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

FD57 ZWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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