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FG58 AHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,679 mi
Last recorded175,679 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 175,679 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded front to rear - no holes detected during test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded front to rear - no holes detected during test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOTH rear wheel arches heavily corroded - no holes / sharp edges detected during test

fuel tank damp at bottom - no continuous leaks during test - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2024 171,084 miles

Fuel tank damp. Possible fuel leak. No drips. Possibly spillage when filling? ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches corroded. No sharp edges at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, inner sills, chassis rails, inner wheel arches and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and crossmember heavily corroded/thin around spring mounting points. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen/screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 167,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills and parts of floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroding heavily in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 167,402 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills and parts of floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroding heavily in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 163,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 163,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 159,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted at ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches have surface corrosion.

Reverse lights inoperative

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen/screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,985 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 149,971 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 145,183 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 145,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 139,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,007 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer shoulder

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 118,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer shoulder

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,052 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 AHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHD, 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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FG58 AHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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