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RY57 XCW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,946 mi
Last recorded166,946 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 166,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 156,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 145,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 134,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,314 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,314 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,422 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2018 101,422 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,330 miles

engine smokey

Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight low exhaust

Pass 9 May 2015 85,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2015 85,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,610 miles

condensation in o/s headlight.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,959 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 55,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,392 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 XCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

RY57 XCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is RY57 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 XCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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