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MC57 AUR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests36 (15 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

392,996 mi
Last recorded392,996 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 21 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 392,996 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 394,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 392,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front off scale. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light corriosion both rear pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2018 392,879 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light corriosion both rear pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2017 374,422 miles

Front 2 STALK CASES DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 374,380 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective CENTRE ROW/SEAT STUCK DOWN (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING TRIM ADRIFT EDGE (6.1.C.1)

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Front 2 STALK CASES DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 343,249 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight front brake bind.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 343,226 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight front brake bind.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 343,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 343,184 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 321,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 321,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off scale (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 290,957 miles

Nearside Front PLAY INNER RACK ROD

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 290,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 290,878 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear differential drive shaft seal slightly leaking..

brake warning light on..

engine light on ..

Fail 29 Mar 2016 290,817 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft u.j very badly worn and loose.. (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% and a lot of bind on n/s brake.. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both inop.. (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure and front plate damadged need new plate.. (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure hanging by wheel.. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white.. (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear differential drive shaft seal slightly leaking..

brake warning light on..

engine light on ..

Pass 14 Oct 2015 260,580 miles

Nearside Front PLAY INNER RACK

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

Offside Front STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED

Fail 13 Oct 2015 260,521 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front PLAY INNER RACK

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

Offside Front STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED

Pass 30 Mar 2015 218,613 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 218,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

light scratches screen. zone b chip light damage o/s rear body work

Pass 17 Sep 2014 187,877 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 187,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 141,475 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R AND LAMP

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 141,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DAMAGE O/S/R AND LAMP

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steering rack gators twisted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steering rack gators twisted

front panel not welded properly n/s

Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,478 miles

BONNETT PULL LEVER BROKEN

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,439 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BONNETT PULL LEVER BROKEN

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,005 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,429 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,429 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,502 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 73,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,211 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 62,209 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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MC57 AUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 MC57 AUR, 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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MC57 AUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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