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YA57 FZX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,962 mi
Last recorded206,962 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 206,962 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear pillar lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2025 206,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

engine management light on

front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 205,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

nearside rear upper light unit cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2024 205,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

nearside rear upper light unit cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2023 205,017 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2023 204,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2022 204,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

Fail 11 Aug 2022 204,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2021 202,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake

Fail 4 Aug 2021 202,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake

Pass 28 Aug 2020 202,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 202,432 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 197,473 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 195,244 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 185,911 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 173,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 173,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 158,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 158,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,373 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 117,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,823 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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YA57 FZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 YA57 FZX, 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 YA57 FZX registered?

YA57 FZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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