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SP57 LWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,292 mi
Last recorded143,292 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 143,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 135,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,278 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,483 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,848 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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SP57 LWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP57 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

SP57 LWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is SP57 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 LWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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