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BV58 OTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,502 mi
Last recorded199,502 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 199,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 199,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 194,135 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 187,096 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 187,096 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 176,125 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 176,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 175,099 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under front arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 158,964 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 158,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,426 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 132,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 101,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,818 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,670 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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BV58 OTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV58 OTU, 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 BV58 OTU registered?

BV58 OTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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