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BJ58 FHW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,745 mi
Last recorded217,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 217,745 miles

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

Central Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front play evident within steering system [rack]

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 168,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 154,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 146,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 142,565 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 142,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 137,643 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,779 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,098 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,098 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,373 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 20,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,887 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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BJ58 FHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

BJ58 FHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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