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SC57 VVH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

182,796 mi
Last recorded182,796 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 182,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damage

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 182,796 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damage

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 173,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 164,971 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Number plate Deteriorate

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 164,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Number plate Deteriorate

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 164,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is fouling the wheel

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 164,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is fouling the wheel

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 162,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 162,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning on idle (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 148,238 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached mounting worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,528 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 131,526 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,029 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,643 miles

childseats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelts

Fail 8 Aug 2015 99,643 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childseats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,625 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,186 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,383 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wheel trims fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 19,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,781 miles

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

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 VVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

SC57 VVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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