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CK58 LJA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,497 mi
Last recorded199,497 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 199,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 199,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 194,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt functioning as intended but difficult to pull out

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 194,995 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt functioning as intended but difficult to pull out

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 181,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 164,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded around step mount, not load bearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front inner sill corroded around step mount, not load bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2023 164,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing & mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded around step mount, not load bearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front inner sill corroded around step mount, not load bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2022 144,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti slip rubber missing from parking brake pedal

Pass 1 May 2021 130,223 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake anti slip rubber missing

Fail 24 Apr 2021 129,928 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake anti slip rubber missing

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 118,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever/foot pedal also have long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,664 miles

all tyres worn on the edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed center belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,211 miles

both rear tyres balding on inner edges and slightly out of shape.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,211 miles

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

both rear tyres balding on inner edges and slightly out of shape.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,793 miles

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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CK58 LJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CK58 LJA, 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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CK58 LJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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