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LG58 PKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

309,911 mi
Last recorded309,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 309,911 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row rear facing seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring retaining strap broken - spring remains secure and correctly seated when raising vehicle up and down

Nearside Rear suspension arm has a hole with slight corrosion, upper half of hole is round shaped - suspect hole is a natural characteristic

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 309,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp aim effected (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row rear facing seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring retaining strap broken - spring remains secure and correctly seated when raising vehicle up and down

Nearside Rear suspension arm has a hole with slight corrosion, upper half of hole is round shaped - suspect hole is a natural characteristic

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 300,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 296,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low water level light showing on dash

middle seat belt lock damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2020 295,814 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low water level light showing on dash

middle seat belt lock damaged

water leak

Pass 7 Jul 2020 289,734 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 276,755 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 276,744 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 267,497 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fornt and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine noisey, possibly viscous fan fault.

wipers not operating on full speed setting.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 267,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 256,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 243,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 229,045 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 279,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both side's (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 213,804 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 213,804 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 201,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 201,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 194,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 193,428 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 180,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 180,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 168,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 154,413 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear steering system has slight play

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 139,919 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear steering inner joints have slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2013 129,473 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 PKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PKX, 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 PKX registered?

LG58 PKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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