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PJ58 BGK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

281,730 mi
Last recorded281,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 281,730 miles

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

Rear inner sill corroded (o/s and n/s )

Fail 4 Jul 2023 281,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear inner sill corroded (o/s and n/s )

Pass 20 Sep 2022 277,436 miles

under body cover with under seal

Fail 12 Sep 2022 277,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body cover with under seal

Pass 8 Oct 2021 275,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 269,403 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 269,403 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 256,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 229,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 192,642 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 192,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,468 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 161,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted

exhaust fouling driveshaft

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 127,413 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak under engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,150 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,798 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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PJ58 BGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ58 BGK, 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 PJ58 BGK registered?

PJ58 BGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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