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LG58 PHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

368,100 mi
Last recorded368,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 368,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 323,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

drake pad warning lamp lit

Pass 9 Feb 2023 302,068 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 301,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 278,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring retaining strap broken

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 254,934 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure and routed incorrectly

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2021 238,032 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 238,002 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 237,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 234,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 226,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 226,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 221,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 210,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 200,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 189,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 179,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 168,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 157,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 146,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,729 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 136,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 126,969 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,969 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,841 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,978 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 PHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LG58 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

LG58 PHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is LG58 PHV safe to buy?

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