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SY57 XNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

267,005 mi
Last recorded267,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 XNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 267,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 264,011 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 264,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 261,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 257,003 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 257,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 253,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 248,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 244,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 237,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 235,900 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 235,900 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 200,165 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear slight tears and cuts on tyre

Offside Rear slight cuts on tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 200,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear slight tears and cuts on tyre

Offside Rear slight cuts on tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 197,272 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 197,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,115 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded & deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 162,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded & deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 130,201 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 130,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,638 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,638 miles

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

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

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

Diff flange seal leaking oil

Oil leak o/side engine going on to exhaust downpipe.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,964 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,964 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,156 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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SY57 XNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SY57 XNN, 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 SY57 XNN registered?

SY57 XNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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