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RY57 NKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,859 miles

Parking brake level travel close to limit

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe cracked and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge damage on tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread perishing outer sidewall [ cord not exposed at test ] 15yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake lever travel close to limit [ attention soon ]

Fail 14 Jun 2025 73,589 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge damage on tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread perishing outer sidewall [ cord not exposed at test ] 15yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake lever travel close to limit [ attention soon ]

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Jun 2024 65,999 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge slight damage on tread cord not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

park brake travel may need attention soon

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,247 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake travel may need attention soon

Fail 30 May 2023 58,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation lower effort (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake travel may need attention soon

Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 53,451 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,220 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,146 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,146 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,354 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,232 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,829 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 46,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,329 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,329 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,421 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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RY57 NKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RY57 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

RY57 NKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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