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LY57 DMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 DMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,633 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,633 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,199 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp paten poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,820 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 84,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,012 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 72,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 60,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 60,800 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,523 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 56,523 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,250 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,327 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 40,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,010 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,009 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LY57 DMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LY57 DMX, 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 LY57 DMX registered?

LY57 DMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LY57 DMX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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