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VT57 DNU

2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,675 mi
Last recorded217,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown72,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 217,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 217,672 miles

Brake valve leaking ABS Pump (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.82 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 214,861 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,827 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 130,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 123,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 123,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 193,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 186,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 186,247 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 179,412 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2017 179,411 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded (3.5.1i)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2016 171,330 miles

engine rattle. (noise from front of engine).

undertray damage

Fail 1 Aug 2016 171,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine rattle. (noise from front of engine).

undertray damage

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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VT57 DNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 72,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VT57 DNU registered?

VT57 DNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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