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SG58 LGC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,545 mi
Last recorded126,545 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 126,545 miles

all underside heavily under-sealed

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2026 126,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all underside heavily under-sealed

Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,787 miles

Central outriggers holed both

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails etc rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 123,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section holed close to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount and inner sill rusted through and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central out riggers holed

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty and heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 122,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/diff mounting beam....holed both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured behind lower arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 117,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,389 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,389 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,266 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 65,487 miles

Exhaust hanger missing

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,709 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 LGC 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 73.7%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

SG58 LGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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