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LG58 PHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

380,211 mi
Last recorded380,211 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 380,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 380,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached rack arm too track rod end locking nut insecure / loose / excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 367,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 338,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 302,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 265,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 265,192 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 265,173 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 257,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 250,158 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 250,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 242,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 232,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 224,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 212,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 194,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 180,543 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 172,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 172,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 159,374 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 151,601 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the inner edge

slight play in offside rear steering system

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,310 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 141,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear track rod end has slight play

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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LG58 PHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG58 PHJ, 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 LG58 PHJ registered?

LG58 PHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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