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LY57 LTT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,177 mi
Last recorded165,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 165,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 165,164 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside better (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point next to axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 160,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn edges, offside front shredding on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 157,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged shredding on edges and minor cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 157,189 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged shredding on edges and minor cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 154,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting around inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 150,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 140,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside working faster (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 136,398 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,701 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 125,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken off (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture

Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,255 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,255 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,893 miles

brake warning light on

rear pads close to limit

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

rear pads close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,208 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 105,208 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,080 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,512 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,106 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty

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 LTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

LY57 LTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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