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BJ58 FHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 110,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o /s front binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,986 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,494 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 90,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,575 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,452 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake requires adjustment

wiper blades split

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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BJ58 FHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BJ58 FHV, 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 BJ58 FHV registered?

BJ58 FHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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