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GJ58 LJF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

384,664 mi
Last recorded384,664 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 384,664 miles

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

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 352,863 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 346,342 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH ! Front inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 346,189 miles

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 Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 337,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 316,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 298,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 275,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 259,558 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 223,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 217,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 214,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 204,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 192,749 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 179,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 179,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 166,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 152,030 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slight deterioration; minor exhaust gas leak

Slightly excessive parking brake travel

Fail 11 Apr 2012 151,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust silencer slight deterioration; minor exhaust gas leak

Slightly excessive parking brake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2011 135,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,998 miles

Excessive parking brake travel

Fail 28 Apr 2011 117,998 miles

Excessive parking brake travel

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,164 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 103,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 369 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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GJ58 LJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 GJ58 LJF, 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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GJ58 LJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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