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FG58 AHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

378,631 mi
Last recorded378,631 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 AHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 378,631 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 342,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2022 327,554 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 319,534 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 316,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 312,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 312,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken off at the rear axle area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 307,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slight play in the steering rack end

Pass 26 Jan 2017 296,929 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 286,049 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 2mm wear bars

f/o/s tyre outer edge worn

r/n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 29 Jan 2015 273,931 miles

o/s/r brake been hot and outer pad wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 261,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 213,913 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2011 152,044 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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FG58 AHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG58 AHJ, 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 FG58 AHJ registered?

FG58 AHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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