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WR58 RUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

227,397 mi
Last recorded227,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 RUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 227,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 221,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake pedal travel

no reverse lamps

Pass 6 Jan 2023 216,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

no reverse lamps

Pass 15 Dec 2021 214,770 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside door mirror glass damaged

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

reverse lamps not working

screen damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2021 214,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside door mirror glass damaged

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

reverse lamps not working

screen damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 208,194 miles

Coil spring worn both rear coil springs rusty and weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and has a temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges , n/s/f is bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust has a small split on the middle box outlet pipe

front brake balance poor

n/s headlight pattern poor

tow bar electrics loose

Pass 7 May 2019 196,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very perished (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged electrics loose (6.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f brake pads look low recommend wheels off to check

Fail 7 May 2019 196,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very perished (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged electrics loose (6.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f brake pads look low recommend wheels off to check

Pass 30 Apr 2018 181,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

minor damage to screen

noise from auxiliary belt area

oil on back of engine

play in center prop

Pass 6 Dec 2016 161,248 miles

front brake balance poor

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r hand brake binds slightly after operation

oil leak down the back of the engine

Fail 5 Dec 2016 161,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Towbar locking device missing two / three bolts missing from tow bar (6.6.3b)

front brake balance poor

front tyres worn low

o/s/r hand brake binds slightly after operation

oil leak down the back of the engine

screw in the o/s/r tyre and worn low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 152,062 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres inner and outer tread wear noted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 141,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 141,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,198 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,801 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,426 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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WR58 RUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

WR58 RUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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