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FH57 ZTE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

447,454 mi
Last recorded447,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 447,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 447,351 miles

Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack / area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 429,826 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 428,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 385,480 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 385,406 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 338,435 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 338,273 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 287,071 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 286,610 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center row seats (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load center row seats (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load center row seats (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 231,067 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 177,213 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 176,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ZTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH57 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

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

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