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DE58 GLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,150 mi
Last recorded142,150 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 142,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn

service brake performance just met requirements

slight footbrake travel may need attention shortly

Fail 21 Dec 2019 142,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn

service brake performance just met requirements

slight footbrake travel may need attention shortly

Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,455 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to complety see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to complety see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 126,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to complety see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to complety see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,591 miles

middle exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,154 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,528 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 67,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 67,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,615 miles

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

Vehicle is requesting service.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,987 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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DE58 GLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE58 GLZ, 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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DE58 GLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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