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AY58 AJX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,589 mi
Last recorded194,589 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 194,589 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 194,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 194,542 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 162,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 155,301 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres, worn heavily on inner edge.

General under body and suspension corrosion.

Oil leaks.

Rear chassis heavily corroded.

Side steps fitted to near side and off side.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 155,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill rusted through (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills are heavily corroded.

Both rear springs, heavily corroded.

Chassis very heavily corroded around both rear springs.

General underbody and suspension corrosion, front and rear.

Long foot brake travel.

Near side front anti roll bar drop link, dust cover perished/cracked.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 149,915 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 130,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre scrubbing on the inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,330 miles

very slight diesel leak at engine

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,168 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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AY58 AJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY58 AJX, 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 AY58 AJX registered?

AY58 AJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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