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VK58 VPE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 164,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 163,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 158,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 158,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,683 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 154,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 147,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 147,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 125,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 125,281 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp broken showing white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 112,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 99,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK58 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

VK58 VPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is VK58 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 VPE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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