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SP57 GYB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018
Pass 2 Oct 2017
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edge

Offside Front headlamp poor beam image

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

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

injector slight leak from seal

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edge

Offside Front headlamp poor beam image

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

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

injector slight leak from seal

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,272 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 30,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,244 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 60,032 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,032 miles

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

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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SP57 GYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP57 GYB, 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 SP57 GYB registered?

SP57 GYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is SP57 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 GYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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