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BL58 TAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,781 mi
Last recorded210,781 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL58 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 210,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 120,524 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 120,524 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,013 miles

offside front tyre at 3mm

parking brake requires further adjustment/repair

Fail 13 Dec 2023 156,012 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

offside front tyre at 3mm

parking brake requires further adjustment/repair

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,424 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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BL58 TAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL58 TAU, 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 BL58 TAU registered?

BL58 TAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BL58 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL58 TAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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