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VX58 EPA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,071 mi
Last recorded127,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 127,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 127,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s. o/s. front and back quite rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

front tyres low on tread and o/s rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,547 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 99,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,007 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,361 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe end slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear brake pipe end slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished between tread

headlamp(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,042 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

slight diff oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,599 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 61,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake travel

n/s/f brake pad shim insecure

n/s/f brake pad wire touching wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,770 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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VX58 EPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX58 EPA, 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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VX58 EPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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