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DE58 GFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

539,636 mi
Last recorded539,636 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 GFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 539,636 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Has Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 335,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Multiple child seats and items on the back seats

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Door corroded

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Underbody surface and general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2024 526,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 526,667 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 513,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 497,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 488,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 476,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 458,845 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 458,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 445,746 miles

Rear Handbrake just meets requirements, may require adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Oct 2017 256,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 228,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 196,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 167,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 138,220 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 106,304 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Exhaust tail pipe corroded slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,843 miles

rear diff has slight oil leack

Fail 29 Oct 2011 78,843 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear diff has slight oil leack

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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DE58 GFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE58 GFZ, 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 DE58 GFZ registered?

DE58 GFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is DE58 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 GFZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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