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AO58 PVW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

279,439 mi
Last recorded279,439 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 279,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 270,452 miles

Advise hand reps adjustment

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise rear box rusty slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 270,452 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Section of exhaust pipe missing under side vehicle (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill damaged /corroded holed within seat mount points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 265,359 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Sill hold but not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 252,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repairs been made (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 252,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repairs been made (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 225,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2016 225,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2015 198,547 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 198,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear (outer) tyre tread worn low

Fail 20 Jun 2014 178,821 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 178,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 160,032 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 130,320 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 130,113 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO58 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

AO58 PVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is AO58 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 PVW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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