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AO58 PWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,988 mi
Last recorded208,988 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 208,988 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 198,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt retractor intermittent fault with lock device

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside lot of play ()

brake warning lamp illuminated

suspect incorrect brake pads fitted as narrower than originals

Fail 23 Nov 2022 198,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt retractor intermittent fault with lock device

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside lot of play ()

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2021 188,925 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underside corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 188,925 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 180,116 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash

Engine oil level just above minimum

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has movement when rocked on hard standing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 168,313 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Engine oil level just over mihimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Repositioned on phone holder on windscreen ()

Rear Exhaust tail pipe joint going into centre silencer joint loose

Fail 26 Nov 2019 168,313 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Engine oil level just over mihimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Repositioned on phone holder on windscreen ()

Rear Exhaust tail pipe joint going into centre silencer joint loose

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 156,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Has had a repair (1.6 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 156,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Has had a repair (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,561 miles

brake pad indicator on (wiring to n/s/f pads broken)(

Fail 23 Nov 2017 144,561 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad indicator on (wiring to n/s/f pads broken)(

Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,190 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 110,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,620 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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AO58 PWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO58 PWL, 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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AO58 PWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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