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NC57 VTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,876 mi
Last recorded165,876 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 VTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 165,876 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 165,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 152,006 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 151,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,190 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 137,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,603 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,116 miles

parking brake travel borderline

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,360 miles

brake pipe greased.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 58,374 miles

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,843 miles

air bag light on

unable to inspect luggage area dog cages fitted in

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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NC57 VTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC57 VTZ, 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 NC57 VTZ registered?

NC57 VTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is NC57 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC57 VTZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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