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PJ58 BHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 143,822 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 143,822 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 138,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,934 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp condensated.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp not working.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp condensated.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear differential support bushes slightly worn/ x3.

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis legs slightly surfaced corrosion.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 86,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear differential support bushes slightly worn/ x3.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pad wear indicator wires broken.

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis legs slightly surfaced corrosion.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slightly damp under fuel tank.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at all mounting areas of lower suspension wish-bone arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/front body moulding , and fuel filler cover missing,( no sharp edges).

slight damage to o/s rear body/wheel arch area (no sharp edges).

slight surface corrosion to n/s/r chassis.

Fail 12 Dec 2018 75,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split along seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across rear axle,. (1.2.1 (e))

Slightly damp under fuel tank.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at all mounting areas of lower suspension wish-bone arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/front body moulding , and fuel filler cover missing,( no sharp edges).

slight damage to o/s rear body/wheel arch area (no sharp edges).

slight surface corrosion to n/s/r chassis.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 67,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,459 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 56,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,772 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 49,772 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 41,123 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 41,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2012 29,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,510 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 21,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,905 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 BHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ58 BHY, 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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PJ58 BHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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