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SC57 HSA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,065 mi
Last recorded126,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 124,041 miles

both rear chassis rails and front outriggers getting corroded

poor image offside headlamp

rear suspension mounting points getting corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lazy both rears

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion rear chassis rails

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake lazy

poor image offside headlamp

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,756 miles

poor image offside headlamp

Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassis rails and suspension mounting points getting corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,886 miles

some corrosion rear chassis rails and spring retainers

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 96,946 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,666 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,630 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 35% (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,047 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,916 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 81,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back pipe has hole in (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,930 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,640 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC57 HSA, 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 SC57 HSA registered?

SC57 HSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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