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WM57 DYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,245 mi
Last recorded153,245 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 DYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 153,245 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 12 Nov 2025 153,245 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light center (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,177 miles

Nearside Front headlamp wet inside

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

reverse light not working

surface corrosion to underside and towbar framework

Fail 12 Nov 2024 151,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front headlamp wet inside

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

reverse light not working

surface corrosion to underside and towbar framework

Pass 10 Nov 2023 148,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,679 miles

Bonnet pull handle insecure

Brake pad warning light on

Center stop light not working

Offside door mirror insecure

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet pull handle insecure

Brake pad warning light on

Center stop light not working

Offside door mirror insecure

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,310 miles

signs of previous overheating to o/s/f brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2021 141,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

signs of previous overheating to o/s/f brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r18 xl (5.2.3 (e))

small hole to centre exhaust box

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,563 miles

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

different size wheels fitted front to rear

Fail 24 Nov 2017 125,563 miles

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

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

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

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

different size wheels fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,648 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 120,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear diff mounts worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 107,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear diff mounts worn

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside windscreen has slight damage but not affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,811 miles

tailgate damaged

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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WM57 DYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WM57 DYP, 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 WM57 DYP registered?

WM57 DYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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