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FX57 WRF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

264,441 mi
Last recorded264,441 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 WRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 264,441 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS COMPONENT (DIFF CROSS MEMBER) EXTENSIVELY WELDED AND HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 264,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced diff cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced diff cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 263,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-body has general surface corrosion front to rear including suspension components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 256,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 254,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 254,966 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 254,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 spots bottom of seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 229,265 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 228,689 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 200,769 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 182,838 miles

mil light on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 182,749 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

mil light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 172,471 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 172,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 156,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 145,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 133,635 miles

brakes slightly spongy

Fail 9 Jan 2014 133,440 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,473 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 120,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,354 miles

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.

offside rear door check strap broken

Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear door check strap broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,965 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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FX57 WRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FX57 WRF, 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 FX57 WRF registered?

FX57 WRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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