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GJ58 LOF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

194,646 mi
Last recorded194,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 194,646 miles

Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 186,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2023 171,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 166,847 miles

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 148,281 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 129,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,522 miles

N.s.f tyre worn on edges

O.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 42,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,904 miles

tyre light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres worn on outer and inner edges, front,

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 LOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

GJ58 LOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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