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SC57 XZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,185 mi
Last recorded201,185 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 201,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 200,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested rear tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake cable corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 180,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 180,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 167,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 167,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 155,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,637 miles

nearside front track rod slight play/movement

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 143,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front track rod slight play/movement

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 127,984 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 127,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,110 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper and grill damaged

ns wiper torn

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 103,110 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front bumper and grill damaged

ns wiper torn

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,960 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,086 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2011 43,709 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s/f road wheel is dented on inner rim

Fail 10 Feb 2011 43,961 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s/f road wheel is dented on inner rim

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 XZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

SC57 XZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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