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LS57 SVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,532 mi
Last recorded159,532 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 159,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

bonnet cable handle missing.

both rear lamps slightly damaged.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 159,532 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

bonnet cable handle missing.

both rear lamps slightly damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

bonnet cable handle missing.

nearside rear lamp has slight damage.

offside rear lamp has slight damage.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 156,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

bonnet cable handle missing.

nearside rear lamp has slight damage.

offside front tyre rotation incorrect.

offside rear lamp has slight damage.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS SJHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet handle missing/damaged but still can opened

offside & nearside rear light clusters slightly damaged

offside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Jan 2021 151,800 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking in engine bay (fuel filter pipes) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS SJHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS SJHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet handle missing/damaged but still can opened

offside & nearside rear light clusters slightly damaged

offside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,645 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 148,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,841 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 139,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2017 137,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,291 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 129,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,377 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 114,126 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 97,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,846 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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LS57 SVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS57 SVY, 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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LS57 SVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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