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AO58 FVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

225,162 mi
Last recorded225,162 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 225,162 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 220,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy lens resulting in poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy lens resulting in poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 215,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Displays a poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near ferral to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 211,294 miles

Battery charge warning light on

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 200,407 miles

Battery light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 191,798 miles

Battery warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn badly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of the gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 184,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly more on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 173,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,151 miles

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow around turbo area

top mounts starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Nov 2016 156,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre getting low, wearing on edges,

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow around turbo area

top mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,609 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,332 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,252 miles

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

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

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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AO58 FVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO58 FVT, 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 AO58 FVT registered?

AO58 FVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AO58 FVT safe to buy?

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