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SD58 VYW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

324,227 mi
Last recorded324,227 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 VYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 324,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 26 Apr 2018 214,181 miles

Oil leak front and rear ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 214,181 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak front and rear ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 205,210 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 204,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 195,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads appears low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 182,703 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 182,284 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 160,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 160,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault intermitantly stays on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 108,483 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front n/s brake slow coming on when carrying out RBT

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,545 miles

Park brake pedal near reserve travel

Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake pedal near reserve travel

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,897 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 21,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SD58 VYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD58 VYW, 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 SD58 VYW registered?

SD58 VYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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The MOT history for SD58 VYW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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