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FG58 AFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,402 mi
Last recorded273,402 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 AFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 273,402 miles

rear panel starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2025 272,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 272,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 271,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 270,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 268,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 268,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 266,177 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 262,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 256,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 254,289 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 254,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 241,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2015 226,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 226,501 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

parking brake ony just met MOT requirements

Pass 15 Oct 2014 214,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 214,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 194,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 153,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,881 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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FG58 AFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG58 AFZ, 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 FG58 AFZ registered?

FG58 AFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is FG58 AFZ safe to buy?

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