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NH57 SVL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,231 mi
Last recorded198,231 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 SVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 198,231 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 198,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear chaffing on body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear chaffing on body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member has hole from rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 196,063 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 196,024 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 193,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 188,695 miles

Rear No reverse light

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 188,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear No reverse light

Pass 12 Jan 2022 177,123 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

noise from rear brakesrequires further investigation

Fail 11 Jan 2022 177,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning light on

noise from rear brakesrequires further investigation

Pass 11 Jan 2021 166,565 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 160,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 160,426 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 143,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , n/s/f and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight lumpiness detected at steering wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2018 143,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , n/s/f and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight lumpiness detected at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,567 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,965 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,262 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,783 miles

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

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

brake wear indicator lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,810 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,876 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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NH57 SVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 NH57 SVL, 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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NH57 SVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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