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LT58 RYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,945 mi
Last recorded170,945 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 170,945 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 168,260 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 166,108 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Slight sidewall damage -----205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 164,288 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 164,286 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 161,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 159,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 154,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 152,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 150,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 119,374 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,543 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,978 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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LT58 RYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT58 RYJ, 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 LT58 RYJ registered?

LT58 RYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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