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SC57 HRP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

391,912 mi
Last recorded391,912 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 HRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 391,912 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 391,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 389,929 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 386,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 385,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 384,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 377,042 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 377,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 357,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 340,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 329,026 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 328,988 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 314,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 298,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 285,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 285,284 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 265,918 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 235,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 235,513 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 215,111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 191,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 191,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 169,600 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 169,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 140,961 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 136,109 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,366 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,141 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,796 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,742 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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SC57 HRP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC57 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC57 HRP?

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What year was SC57 HRP registered?

SC57 HRP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is SC57 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 HRP shows 34 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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