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PL57 VDY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

425,121 mi
Last recorded425,121 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 425,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 425,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 421,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 421,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 417,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 415,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 409,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 401,757 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 401,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 399,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 399,128 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 390,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 378,090 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 378,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 361,830 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 361,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 303,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 303,234 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 250,121 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 250,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 208,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 161,794 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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PL57 VDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL57 VDY, 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 PL57 VDY registered?

PL57 VDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is PL57 VDY safe to buy?

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