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FT57 CCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,143 mi
Last recorded154,143 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 CCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 154,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 154,143 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 151,907 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 151,881 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,495 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight knock suspected front strut top mounts

Fail 21 Aug 2024 144,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight knock suspected front strut top mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2023 131,736 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

brake pedal rubber signs of wear

gear box has leak from output shaft seal

signs of oil around all turbo boost pipe joints

Fail 21 Aug 2023 131,736 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop

brake pedal rubber signs of wear

gear box has leak from output shaft seal

signs of oil around all turbo boost pipe joints

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,853 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 121,851 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2021 116,746 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,537 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 108,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,985 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,072 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,544 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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FT57 CCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FT57 CCA, 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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FT57 CCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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