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FH57 DFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,368 mi
Last recorded135,368 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 DFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 135,368 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,322 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 110,307 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested UNABLE TO PUT EMISSIONS PIPE IN EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,566 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SOME WEAR AND CORROSION

EXHAUST STARTING TO BLOW AT MAIN CENTRE SILENCER

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,408 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 86,408 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,235 miles

cut to offside rear sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,596 miles

n/s/f tyre had damage to sidewall not effectimg structure of tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre had damage to sidewall not effectimg structure of tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,440 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,573 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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FH57 DFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH57 DFF, 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 FH57 DFF registered?

FH57 DFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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