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BV58 OVB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 132,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,602 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,602 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,362 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective FRONT CENTRE BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective REAR CENTRE BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 110,362 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective FRONT CENTRE BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective REAR CENTRE BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 29 Oct 2019 97,040 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,040 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,085 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,465 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven 46% (3.7.B.2)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,255 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front anti roll bar dee bush has slight movement

nearside front wing mirror cracked but not effecting the drivers view through it

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,214 miles

nearside front anti roll bar dee bush has slight movement

nearside front wing mirror cracked but not effecting the drivers view through it

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,257 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

both over taking mirrors crack but not effecting the view of the rear of the road

Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear low

both over taking mirrors crack but not effecting the view of the rear of the road

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 OVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

BV58 OVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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