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BN58 TKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

544,299 mi
Last recorded544,299 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 TKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 544,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 544,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper metal locating peg corroded and broken off. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure upper mounting corroded and broken off. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 534,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2021 524,448 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured between front seats (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight may only be working intermittently - check bulb/connection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 524,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning Tight spots when turning wheel (2.1.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured between front seats (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight may only be working intermittently - check bulb/connection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 524,338 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits blue smoke during engine warm up phase. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 524,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread has small cut when opened up exposes cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits blue smoke during engine warm up phase. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 519,941 miles

Offside headlamp slightly insecure ; not effecting beam as yet; replacement advised

Fail 3 Oct 2019 519,936 miles

Brake performance not tested due to off-side front service brake seized solid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure ; not effecting beam as yet; replacement advised

Pass 27 Mar 2019 508,590 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 507,517 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure inner arch ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure inner arch ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 501,329 miles

body, sills and chassis showing corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2018 501,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached universal joint worn excessively (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body, sills and chassis showing corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 498,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering column universal joint worn slightly (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear inner driveshaft rubber split and joints are worn

Fail 19 Mar 2018 497,963 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner driveshaft rubber split and joints are worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 466,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 466,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 432,410 miles

engine slightly smokey

Fail 8 Mar 2016 432,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine slightly smokey

Pass 10 Mar 2015 400,386 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 400,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 377,677 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 353,490 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 353,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noise from rear on application of park brake

Pass 23 Oct 2012 308,738 miles

air bag light on

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 25 Oct 2011 237,829 miles

Oil leak

condensation nearside and offside headlights

front brake pads getting low

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

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 TKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TKC, 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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BN58 TKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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