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FH57 ZTF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,095 mi
Last recorded254,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 254,095 miles

Central Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users ENGINE CLEANER (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 251,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 251,644 miles

Emissions not tested emitting excessive amounts of avoidable smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 248,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 243,068 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN PARKING BRAKE APPLIED.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 243,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKETS BROKEN (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN PARKING BRAKE APPLIED.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 239,667 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 239,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 231,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 226,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 226,042 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 218,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 214,235 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear disc's poor

Pass 25 Jan 2011 208,180 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 208,180 miles

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

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

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

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 ZTF 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 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 FH57 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

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

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