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DG58 AEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,919 mi
Last recorded194,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 194,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 184,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 175,172 miles

Central Rear suspension bushes starting to break away from housing,as marked in yellow

Nearside fuel door cover missing

Fail 30 Jan 2024 175,172 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear suspension bushes starting to break away from housing,as marked in yellow

Nearside fuel door cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2023 168,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 154,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 150,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 143,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 133,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,086 miles

osf inner wing splash guard damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Aug 2016 129,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf inner wing splash guard damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,136 miles

advise low emssion no print out

Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,103 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,099 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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DG58 AEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 DG58 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG58 AEL?

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What year was DG58 AEL registered?

DG58 AEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is DG58 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 AEL 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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