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SG58 NCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

300,790 mi
Last recorded300,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 300,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 300,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 280,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near side rear tyre worn on both edges /tread 4mm small cut in side wall

off side rear tyre low 3mm

slight noise in near side front top suspension mount

small mark in front screen

small play in both front inner steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 25 Oct 2018 280,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near side rear tyre worn on both edges /tread 4mm small cut in side wall

off side rear tyre low 3mm

slight noise in near side front top suspension mount

small mark in front screen

small play in both front inner steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 9 Oct 2017 259,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

EML ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust slightly leaking

oil leak under body corroded

steering/suspension has slight play

vehicle slightly smoking

Pass 8 Oct 2016 239,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 214,974 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 214,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 187,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 173,019 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 172,975 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 160,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 160,909 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 147,934 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC MARKED

REAR NUMBER SPLIT

Pass 17 Sep 2012 133,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 133,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front discs worn

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside rear disc scored badly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,038 miles

vehicle presenter be aware service brake pedal anti-slip provision has a minor cut due to wear

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,581 miles

nearside rear light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,006 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SG58 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

SG58 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is SG58 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 NCU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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