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VX57 LRF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,028 mi
Last recorded240,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 240,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 232,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2025 232,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2024 225,331 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 225,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 221,159 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear very little reserve travel left on parking brake

Pass 3 Aug 2022 214,237 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt casing damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle slightly smoking on idle

Fail 3 Aug 2022 214,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt casing damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle slightly smoking on idle

Pass 12 Aug 2021 213,845 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt clip outer casing missing belt functioning as intended

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 213,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt clip outer casing missing belt functioning as intended

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 213,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 212,192 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 212,161 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing and o/s/r (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 207,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 198,106 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 191,392 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 191,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 181,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 181,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 164,974 miles

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

adv rear diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 151,288 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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VX57 LRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX57 LRF, 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 VX57 LRF registered?

VX57 LRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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