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FG58 YJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,678 mi
Last recorded136,678 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 136,678 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 136,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underside of vehicle starting to corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail box advise repair soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear chassis legs have surface corrosion

park brake has no reserve travel performance readings low

Fail 26 Nov 2024 121,401 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective tail box advise repair soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear chassis legs have surface corrosion

park brake has no reserve travel performance readings low

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,899 miles

Both dip beam patterns are deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear box hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both dip beam patterns are deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear box hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,838 miles

Both dip beam patterns are deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

O/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 113,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both dip beam patterns are deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

O/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,182 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions to clean to read

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,669 miles

Both rear tyres worn and deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2012

Front brake in-balance near limit

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge and deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2015

O/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,716 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2019 101,716 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,610 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,465 miles

O/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,121 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,323 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 YJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG58 YJC, 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 YJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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