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RY57 XCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,569 mi
Last recorded153,569 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 153,569 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 147,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,363 miles

ADV oil leak from top of engine

ADV top stop lamp inoperative

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 109,363 miles

ADV oil leak from top of engine

ADV top stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,758 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 101,758 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,462 miles

ADV top centre brake lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper stop light inop

brake lining warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,075 miles

ADV top stop lamp inop

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ADV top stop lamp inop

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,755 miles

ADV centre stop lamp inop

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ADV centre stop lamp inop

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,683 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,083 miles

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

brake warning light on dash indicating fault

Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,059 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on dash indicating fault

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,270 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,224 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 XCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

RY57 XCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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