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LG58 PLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,529 mi
Last recorded226,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 226,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 226,529 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 220,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 210,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 199,570 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 199,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 192,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 187,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 186,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 174,187 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 174,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 160,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 151,181 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 151,181 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 138,973 miles

nearside rear steering system has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 138,962 miles

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

nearside rear steering system has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,383 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 PLJ 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 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG58 PLJ?

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What year was LG58 PLJ registered?

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

Is LG58 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 PLJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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