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LG58 PKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

328,414 mi
Last recorded328,414 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 328,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 327,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 326,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 305,390 miles

Offside Front tyre on inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

engine light on

noise on nsr wheel when rotated

Fail 11 Nov 2017 305,390 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

engine light on

noise on nsr wheel when rotated

Pass 15 May 2017 288,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 288,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 270,657 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to see brake pads

Fail 8 Nov 2016 270,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to see brake pads

Pass 12 May 2016 252,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 235,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 219,579 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 219,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 202,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 184,679 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 184,679 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 167,101 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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LG58 PKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG58 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

LG58 PKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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