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LV58 VJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,186 mi
Last recorded228,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 228,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 228,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 224,359 miles

Injector Chuffing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ON LIMIT NOW (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Considerably More Than Others (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 201,797 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 201,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 177,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 177,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 157,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre low on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 132,075 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre low on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,787 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,089 miles

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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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LV58 VJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV58 VJC, 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 LV58 VJC registered?

LV58 VJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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