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WR58 GGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch on body corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch on body corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2025 133,695 miles

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Glass window replaced by perspex (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,568 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 125,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 109,767 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Unable to clearly see front pads

Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,292 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 85,256 miles

Rear Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 79,967 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,781 miles

Front brake application close to limit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering feels/sounds knotchy.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 7 May 2014 65,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level is on minimum

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,015 miles

emission to clean

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

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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WR58 GGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WR58 GGJ, 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 WR58 GGJ registered?

WR58 GGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is WR58 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR58 GGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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