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GJ58 LMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,069 mi
Last recorded209,069 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 LMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 209,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 204,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front headlight lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 204,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 181,551 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 153,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 121,005 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,005 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,285 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

differential leaking

nearside front tyre bald outer edge & outer sidewall heavily scuffed

Fail 10 Dec 2011 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 76,062 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 LMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ58 LMU, 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 GJ58 LMU registered?

GJ58 LMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 LMU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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