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DE58 GJG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

410,439 mi
Last recorded410,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 GJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 410,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 401,054 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 401,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2020 387,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 348,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 299,893 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 299,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 259,136 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 259,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure wear sensor (3.6.I.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 227,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 213,018 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 193,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 175,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 166,672 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 166,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,025 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear diff seals leaking

passenger rear tyre starting to seperate in the outer sidewall

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 GJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DE58 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

DE58 GJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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