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SV57 FHL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,071 mi
Last recorded200,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 200,071 miles

nearside rear outer cv gator started to leak

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes started to corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 189,954 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

offside handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 22 Jan 2020 177,046 miles

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 22 Jan 2020 177,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 16 Jan 2019 163,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,650 miles

Rear Direction indicators require attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 148,650 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators require attention

Rear seats have been fitted

Various brake pipes are corroded

Parking brake performance is only 5%

Pass 10 Jan 2017 137,416 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 130,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 130,518 miles

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

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

E.M.L on dash

Fail 6 Jan 2015 103,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,576 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 399,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,820 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 50,820 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV57 FHL 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 66.7%.

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 SV57 FHL, 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 SV57 FHL registered?

SV57 FHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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The MOT history for SV57 FHL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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