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SV58 NUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,235 mi
Last recorded159,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 NUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 153,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,545 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 141,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,582 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 128,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 111,703 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 111,631 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,302 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 99,302 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,177 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,388 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 72,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear number plate coming loose.

some excess travel on park brake.

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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SV58 NUJ 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 65.2%.

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 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 SV58 NUJ, 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

How do I check the history of SV58 NUJ?

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What year was SV58 NUJ registered?

SV58 NUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is SV58 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 NUJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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