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RY57 XCL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,923 mi
Last recorded235,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 XCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 235,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 217,287 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated - nearside

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner cv gaiter deteriorated - offside & nearside

Pass 28 Jun 2022 201,551 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Both rear inner cv gaiters perishing

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 185,971 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & has cut in tread not through to cords

Slight damage to offside rear lamp unit

Fail 30 Jun 2021 185,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & has cut in tread not through to cords

Slight damage to offside rear lamp unit

Pass 1 Jul 2020 168,965 miles

MIL light on

crack to top screen (not significantly affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Jun 2020 168,954 miles

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

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

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

MIL light on

crack to top screen (not significantly affecting drivers view of the road

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,257 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,104 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chip in n/side of screen

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chip in n/side of screen

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,607 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,330 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edege

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,399 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,399 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,769 miles

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

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 XCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

RY57 XCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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