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SG58 LFK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,782 mi
Last recorded117,782 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 LFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,782 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test dog cages fitted in rear

Fail 27 May 2026 117,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test dog cages fitted in rear

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,677 miles

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 4 Oct 2023 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /rear arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/rear suspension arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,633 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,421 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,157 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,997 miles

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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SG58 LFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SG58 LFK, 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 SG58 LFK registered?

SG58 LFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is SG58 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 LFK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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