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FX57 WRW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,560 mi
Last recorded190,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 WRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 190,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 165,636 miles

Front both front windows don't open

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 157,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to mist (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,222 miles

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

slight play in front prop shaft uj

wheels protruding past wheel arches

Fail 31 Jul 2018 153,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in front prop shaft uj

wheels protruding past wheel arches

Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,900 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 150,968 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front small cuts in sidewalls

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

Rear wheels and tyres protruding beyond wheel arches,

rear tyres to narrow for rims

uneven tyre wear due to tyre size

Fail 4 Aug 2016 150,966 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front small cuts in sidewalls

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

Rear wheels and tyres protruding beyond wheel arches,

rear tyres to narrow for rims

uneven tyre wear due to tyre size

Pass 18 Jul 2015 148,293 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 148,293 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 146,215 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 May 2013 143,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 141,863 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,001 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 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX57 WRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX57 WRW?

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What year was FX57 WRW registered?

FX57 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is FX57 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX57 WRW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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