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CU58 JFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,476 mi
Last recorded195,476 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 195,476 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 186,366 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 185,661 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 177,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 174,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 174,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 166,735 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 166,735 miles

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

Nearside mirror broken

Pass 18 Oct 2017 156,048 miles

ns mirror glass broken

Fail 17 Oct 2017 156,046 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ns mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Nov 2016 146,398 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 146,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 141,858 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe adrift from silencer box,insecure. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water. (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour has faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose outer casing. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mount adrift (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken lower coil broken. (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 135,231 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriated,corroded at end of pipe.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 135,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriated,corroded at end of pipe.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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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CU58 JFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU58 JFV, 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

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What year was CU58 JFV registered?

CU58 JFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is CU58 JFV safe to buy?

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