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FN58 VNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,842 mi
Last recorded187,842 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 VNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 187,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 187,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 171,204 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 171,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,600 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe, last few inches holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff and auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 148,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,251 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 146,616 miles

"Door open" warning light on. All doors secure

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 146,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

"Door open" warning light on. All doors secure

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 145,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 145,900 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 139,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake warning light on

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,777 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,214 miles

all four tyres are getting low

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,187 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,182 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,640 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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FN58 VNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc 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 FN58 VNJ, 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 FN58 VNJ registered?

FN58 VNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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