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LS57 SXN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 SXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 145,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 145,976 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 142,905 miles

Exhaust fexi down pipe joint damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On fexi down pipe joint / also damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged

Front Stone chip to wind screen

Little reserve travel on parking brake control pedal

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 139,285 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On fexi down pipe joint / also damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged

Front Stone chip to wind screen

Little reserve travel on parking brake control pedal

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 135,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stone chips to wind screen

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake control

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

Fail 23 May 2023 135,017 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stone chips to wind screen

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake control

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 130,894 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 127,081 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 124,556 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 124,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,960 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 120,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,050 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 97,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,312 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,440 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge advise wheel alignment

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,512 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 SXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LS57 SXN, 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 LS57 SXN registered?

LS57 SXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is LS57 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 SXN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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