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VA57 UDS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,613 mi
Last recorded194,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 194,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 194,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 190,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2018 185,881 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe is slightly corroded

fuel pipes at front are slightly corroded

slight knock from steering when turning left to right . checked and cant see any visual parts worn

Fail 27 Apr 2018 185,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

exhaust tail pipe is slightly corroded

fuel pipes at front are slightly corroded

n/s/f windscreen is smeared

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight knock from steering when turning left to right . checked and cant see any visual parts worn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 183,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 183,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 166,016 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 165,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 152,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 137,398 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 137,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,019 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 123,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,598 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,597 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,120 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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VA57 UDS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VA57 UDS, 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 VA57 UDS registered?

VA57 UDS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is VA57 UDS safe to buy?

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