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BN58 RUV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

716,162 mi
Last recorded716,162 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 716,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 689,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 689,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 641,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 598,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 578,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lamps lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 537,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 479,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 417,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 399,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 364,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 320,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 277,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 15 Oct 2012 277,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 14 Oct 2011 210,374 miles

Oil leak

condensation nearside headlight

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust rubbing on offside rear driveshaft

nearside rear light lense cracked

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 14 Oct 2011 210,374 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

condensation nearside headlight

exhaust rubbing on offside rear driveshaft

nearside rear light lense cracked

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,495 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 63,495 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

middle row o/s seat insecure

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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BN58 RUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN58 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN58 RUV?

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What year was BN58 RUV registered?

BN58 RUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is BN58 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 RUV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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