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LG58 PKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

261,682 mi
Last recorded261,682 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 PKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 261,682 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 260,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 260,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 258,557 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 258,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 255,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 246,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 234,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 227,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 218,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 207,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 189,834 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 176,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,521 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 152,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,471 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 133,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 122,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN registered?

LG58 PKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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