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GL58 UGA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

259,715 mi
Last recorded259,715 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 259,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 259,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 220,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 190,857 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 190,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,891 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,757 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 119,713 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,846 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,732 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Detachable type ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm on inner edge in places, plus cut to cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre down to3mm

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Detachable type ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,053 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge but serviceable.

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 82,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,708 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,082 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 34,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL58 UGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc 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 GL58 UGA, 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 GL58 UGA registered?

GL58 UGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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