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PF57 SZR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,735 mi
Last recorded210,735 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 210,735 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management light on vehicle pre july 2008

Pass 3 Oct 2025 210,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

advise handbrake getting high

Pass 23 Sep 2024 210,197 miles

Offside Front brake variation

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

front rear brake discs corrooded

handbrake return spring weak

Pass 10 Oct 2023 210,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 209,313 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 209,313 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to nearside front spring. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 206,959 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 206,957 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet not opening, unable to check engine components. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 206,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 206,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 200,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 191,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 181,436 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 165,695 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 165,695 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 145,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 125,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,069 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,733 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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PF57 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF57 SZR, 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 PF57 SZR registered?

PF57 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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