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SY58 NUC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,674 mi
Last recorded198,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 NUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 198,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from front screen

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 190,418 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 190,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 181,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 174,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 171,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 167,884 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 167,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 162,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 159,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,382 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 155,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 152,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 148,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 145,702 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 145,305 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 141,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 134,650 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 125,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 103,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SY58 NUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SY58 NUC, 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 SY58 NUC registered?

SY58 NUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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The MOT history for SY58 NUC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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