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VK58 AOE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

197,007 mi
Last recorded197,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 197,007 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 196,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside front sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 195,169 miles

Nearside outer boy sill has corrosion at front edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 19 Jun 2025 194,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer boy sill has corrosion at front edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2024 192,164 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 192,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 188,597 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 188,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 184,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Has become unclipped from its central mounting support. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 184,220 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Has become unclipped from its central mounting support. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 178,880 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 178,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 173,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 173,585 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 156,910 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 147,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 141,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 134,978 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,769 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 AOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AOE, 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 AOE registered?

VK58 AOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is VK58 AOE safe to buy?

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