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BN58 TKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,944 mi
Last recorded289,944 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 289,944 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 289,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 283,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 272,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis has corrosion around rear spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 255,146 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 245,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 245,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 225,399 miles

slight damage n/s rear light unit

Pass 19 Oct 2017 225,303 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Fail 19 Oct 2017 225,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Pass 20 Sep 2017 225,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 290,465 miles

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

slight damage offside rear light lense

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 18 Sep 2012 290,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

slight damage offside rear light lense

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 21 Sep 2011 213,542 miles

offside rear light lense damaged,not showing white light

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,782 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 135,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil from o/s/f off engine

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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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BN58 TKJ 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 66.7%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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