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PO58 ABU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area damaged.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 86,543 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area damaged.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,102 miles

Damage to nearside rear body

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,102 miles

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

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

Damage to nearside rear body

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 46,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r/tyre has small cut

Fail 12 Apr 2013 24,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r/tyre has small cut

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 18,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PO58 ABU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO58 ABU, 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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PO58 ABU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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