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RY57 GHO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,447 mi
Last recorded192,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 192,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 172,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR/NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 158,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 142,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,911 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 119,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 119,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,356 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 77,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,718 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 408,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 408,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RY57 GHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY57 GHO, 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 RY57 GHO registered?

RY57 GHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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