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BJ58 FKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,803 mi
Last recorded213,803 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 213,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 209,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 189,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 189,443 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 180,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 180,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 170,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 161,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 156,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 156,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 147,115 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 136,887 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 136,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,425 miles

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

wheel nuts not visible

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wheel nuts not visible

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,690 miles

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

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 11 Apr 2012 97,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 FKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

BJ58 FKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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