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SW57 LNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,574 mi
Last recorded181,574 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 181,574 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under passenger seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 181,562 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under passenger seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 169,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,518 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 158,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,289 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 139,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 126,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,336 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,061 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,213 miles

rear exhaust braket corroed through but system is still adequately supported

Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,213 miles

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

rear exhaust braket corroed through but system is still adequately supported

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,338 miles

slight knock from steering on lock to lock test

Fail 2 Aug 2012 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight knock from steering on lock to lock test

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,913 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,913 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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SW57 LNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW57 LNZ, 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 SW57 LNZ registered?

SW57 LNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is SW57 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 LNZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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