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BJ58 FHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,919 mi
Last recorded161,919 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 161,919 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively advise long travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust emits white smoke when started from cold

tyres tread getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2019 161,919 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively advise long travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

exhaust emits white smoke when started from cold

tyres tread getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2018 160,354 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 160,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 151,344 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 151,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 138,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 138,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 129,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Jul 2014 120,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,368 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,762 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

BJ58 FHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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