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DE58 MXA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,050 mi
Last recorded196,050 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 196,050 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 196,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 191,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 191,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Next to the rear diff (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 187,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 167,417 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

wipers worn

Fail 28 Sep 2021 167,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 5 Oct 2020 142,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,241 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,662 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 94,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,116 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,161 miles

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

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

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,701 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,192 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 MXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

DE58 MXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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