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SC57 VVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

387,701 mi
Last recorded387,701 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 387,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

brake pedal rubber worn

general corrosion on front and rear chassis

Fail 27 Feb 2020 387,694 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 has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low compared to offside (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

general corrosion on front and rear chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2019 379,922 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 343,525 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear arm inner mount rust coming from bolt

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

engine check lamp on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 343,422 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling roll bar link on full right lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear arm inner mount rust coming from bolt

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

power steering pipe securing clip detached at nearside front sub frame

Pass 6 Jan 2016 322,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 284,741 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 248,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 248,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 210,383 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 210,345 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 176,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,199 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 111,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,105 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 VVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

SC57 VVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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