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VK58 AKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,541 mi
Last recorded167,541 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 167,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 157,540 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 149,811 miles

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

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

axle bushes worn

Pass 11 May 2023 143,417 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 143,417 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 140,562 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 140,547 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 139,794 miles

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

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

exhaust baffles loose [center]

Fail 28 Apr 2021 139,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust baffles loose [center]

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,210 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 137,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 134,144 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,259 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,863 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,110 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,043 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,908 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,908 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,619 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 59,605 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,653 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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VK58 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK58 AKY, 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 VK58 AKY registered?

VK58 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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