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HV58 VGK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,708 mi
Last recorded150,708 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 150,708 miles

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Slightly Lazy

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 150,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 146,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 146,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 141,886 miles

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

Front fog light not working

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 136,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 131,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 123,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,906 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Brake wear indicator illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,305 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,127 miles

Emissions too low to register on test equipment

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,127 miles

Emissions too low to register on test equipment

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HV58 VGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 HV58 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV58 VGK registered?

HV58 VGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is HV58 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 VGK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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