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GL57 FHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,084 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,909 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,302 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 35,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,563 miles

N/S/Rear fog lamp(non obligatory)lens is broken but lamp does not light so does not show white light to rear

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 2,074 miles

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

N/S/Rear fog lamp(non obligatory)lens is broken but lamp does not light so does not show white light to rear

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

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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GL57 FHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL57 FHB, 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 GL57 FHB registered?

GL57 FHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is GL57 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 FHB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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