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LY58 EDL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,861 mi
Last recorded210,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY58 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 210,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 210,388 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 210,388 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 207,320 miles

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

Steering notchy

Pass 11 Mar 2022 204,539 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 204,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering notchy

Fail 1 Mar 2022 204,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering notchy

Pass 2 Aug 2021 202,488 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 202,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 199,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 188,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 169,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 156,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 134,452 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 125,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2013 103,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,524 miles

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

mercedes badge upside down

oil low but above minimum

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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LY58 EDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY58 EDL, 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 LY58 EDL registered?

LY58 EDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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