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KS57 VYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,686 mi
Last recorded146,686 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 146,686 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 146,686 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 137,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all rear seat belts require assistance to fully retract.

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover boots deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2025 137,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all rear seat belts require assistance to fully retract.

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover boots deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2024 129,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light illuminated

high level stop light not working

rear seat belts require assistance to fully retract

Fail 23 Apr 2024 129,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light illuminated

high level stop light not working

rear seat belts require assistance to fully retract

Pass 16 May 2023 122,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 114,031 miles

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

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

general diff leak

Fail 17 May 2022 114,031 miles

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

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

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

general diff leak

Pass 10 May 2021 107,342 miles

General oil leak

Rear Diff bushes perishing

Fail 10 May 2021 107,342 miles

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

General oil leak

Rear Diff bushes perishing

Pass 19 May 2020 100,847 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 100,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,680 miles

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 the offside front flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has a low outer edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has a low outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,664 miles

rear seats stowed at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,951 miles

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

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

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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KS57 VYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS57 VYZ, 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 KS57 VYZ registered?

KS57 VYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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