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VA57 UER

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 138,673 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight beam images are poor

Pass 28 Apr 2025 135,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 134,935 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 128,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,474 miles

rear diff/driveshaft seals leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,467 miles

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

rear diff/driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,077 miles

Cooling fan not turning

Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,077 miles

Cooling fan not turning

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 111,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 103,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,148 miles

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

Rear transmission bush has slight play

middle heat shield loose slightly/ rattles

Fail 24 Jan 2017 97,147 miles

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

Rear transmission bush has slight play

middle heat shield loose slightly/ rattles

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,404 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,870 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 UER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA57 UER, 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 UER registered?

VA57 UER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is VA57 UER safe to buy?

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