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BG58 UBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

466,377 mi
Last recorded466,377 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 466,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 448,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 425,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 404,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 404,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play racked play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 386,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s,o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 378,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 378,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 366,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 354,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 341,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 324,606 miles

Front NO. PLATE SLIGHT FADED

Pass 18 Sep 2020 316,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 316,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 307,616 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 307,601 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 293,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 293,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 275,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 256,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 221,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 219,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 217,268 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 200,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 184,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 166,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 166,156 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak onto catalytic converter - fire risk

Fail 23 Nov 2015 166,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leak onto catalytic converter - fire risk

Pass 1 Jun 2015 152,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,630 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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BG58 UBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 BG58 UBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 UBX registered?

BG58 UBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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