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MV57 CUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,645 mi
Last recorded179,645 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 CUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 179,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 179,645 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 171,128 miles

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2018 152,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 151,528 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not done (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 134,038 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and worn smooth on outer edge.

N/S/R tyre has cuts in.

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

Windscreen dirty inside plus books on dash.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,344 miles

Offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Oil leak ()

Slight play in rear prop joint

Fail 17 Aug 2016 119,344 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Oil leak ()

Slight play in rear prop joint

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,711 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,826 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on the edges

has rear brake imbalance of 24%

Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on the edges

has rear brake imbalance of 24%

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 43,971 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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MV57 CUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MV57 CUJ, 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 MV57 CUJ registered?

MV57 CUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is MV57 CUJ safe to buy?

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