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FH57 ZTL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 132,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 117,640 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly soft

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 117,640 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke level being emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels slightly soft

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 103,539 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,542 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,934 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,192 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from differential

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,852 miles

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

Oil leak diff

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,499 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 ZTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

FH57 ZTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is FH57 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 ZTL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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