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WU58 LHG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 LHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 117,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 116,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 116,603 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,760 miles

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

Offside 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))

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,856 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 112,856 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,347 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,614 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight flexy blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to cat bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2012 41,181 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Rear Lens\Light Cluster Damaged

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

Offside Front Flexible Brake Hose Slightly Twisted

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,987 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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WU58 LHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU58 LHG, 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 WU58 LHG registered?

WU58 LHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WU58 LHG safe to buy?

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