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FX58 RKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,349 mi
Last recorded225,349 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 RKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 225,349 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 225,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 197,201 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 159,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,356 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers Belt Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 116,356 miles

Offside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers Belt Buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,801 miles

Nearside Front 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))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 107,801 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,773 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,643 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,901 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,201 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak on os upper engine possible rocker cover gasket

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,460 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FX58 RKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX58 RKO, 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 FX58 RKO registered?

FX58 RKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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