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VA57 UFK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,404 mi
Last recorded167,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 167,404 miles

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2025 164,720 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point Corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 164,720 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point Corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 162,326 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 160,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 158,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 154,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 149,465 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 149,464 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 138,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 121,842 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N.S wide angle mirrorglass missing

OIl leak from rear axle

Fail 16 Dec 2014 121,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N.S wide angle mirrorglass missing

OIl leak from rear axle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N.S.F tyre worn inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak on rear axle

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,655 miles

Uneven tyre wear N.S front

Fail 11 Jan 2013 106,637 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Uneven tyre wear N.S front

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

VA57 UFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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