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DK58 HSD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vario

Green Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,024 mi
Last recorded201,024 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario110,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 201,024 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced skirt outriggers corroded and holed non structural. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced skirt outriggers corroded and holed non structural. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

play in steering not excessive

Fail 16 Apr 2026 201,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced skirt outriggers corroded and holed non structural. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced skirt outriggers corroded and holed non structural. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

play in steering not excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2025 196,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 194,726 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 194,726 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ront to rear metal pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 192,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 187,454 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 183,541 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 182,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 180,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 180,207 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 172,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 165,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,483 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 150,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 133,294 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 133,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,002 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 114,002 miles

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

Engine Management Light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,635 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,821 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,180 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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DK58 HSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario in Green with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 110,108 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK58 HSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK58 HSD registered?

DK58 HSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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