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AO58 VUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 121,556 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens broke

Fail 3 Jul 2026 121,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens broke

Pass 1 Jul 2025 117,078 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 117,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points inner sills power steering pipes inner wings subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 106,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points inner sills power steering pipes inner wings subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 106,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 106,775 miles

All four discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,750 miles

All four discs corroded due to lack of use

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,614 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,910 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,061 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 VUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

AO58 VUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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