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SG58 NFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

242,065 mi
Last recorded242,065 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 242,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2026 242,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2025 238,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 237,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 236,001 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 219,239 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 218,915 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 207,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 201,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 194,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 185,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 178,663 miles

Rear diff mount deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2015 165,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 150,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 149,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,251 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 NFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG58 NFE registered?

SG58 NFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is SG58 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 NFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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