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BN58 TKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,314 mi
Last recorded190,314 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 190,314 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing. no jagged edges

Fail 13 Jun 2019 190,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror cover missing. no jagged edges

Pass 21 Jun 2018 186,651 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear facing ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 186,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear facing ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front abs wire incorrectly routed. fouling suspension

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 182,513 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 158,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 158,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 113,359 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 113,357 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,326 miles

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

diff slight oil leak

front both tyres wearing from inside

near side front inner arm slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2013 366,668 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 366,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 May 2013 363,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 332,609 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 332,609 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 248,287 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)

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 20 Sep 2011 248,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 22 Sep 2010 155,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 155,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN58 TKA, 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 BN58 TKA registered?

BN58 TKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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