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LG58 PFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

379,246 mi
Last recorded379,246 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 PFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 379,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 368,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 368,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 353,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 353,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 333,443 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 315,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak urgent (don't drive) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 293,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 293,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 272,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 272,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 249,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 229,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 229,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 207,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

offside rear has play in a suspension joint

Fail 17 Jul 2014 207,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

offside rear has play in a suspension joint

Pass 30 Jan 2014 186,900 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 186,900 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,977 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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LG58 PFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LG58 PFU, 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 LG58 PFU registered?

LG58 PFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is LG58 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 PFU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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