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VX57 MMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 MMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 94,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 92,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,206 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 58,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,028 miles

tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 38,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 29,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,866 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 20,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,706 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 MMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 VX57 MMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX57 MMJ registered?

VX57 MMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is VX57 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX57 MMJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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