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SF58 DLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 107,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,092 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front too rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 89,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,675 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 83,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both side, mostly n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,591 miles

Nearside Front drum stick has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front drum stick has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,546 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 55,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,238 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

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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SF58 DLU 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 59.1%.

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 SF58 DLU, 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 SF58 DLU registered?

SF58 DLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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