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PJ58 YEF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,119 mi
Last recorded192,119 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 YEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 192,119 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 25 Apr 2026 192,119 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate - reset (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber thinning,engine oil dirty-service overdue alert -570d,bodywork neglected-dented-scrapes-bumper duck taped,splash guards incomplete,engine oil leak and transmission,underbody-backplates-running gear rusting

nsf steering arm joint play,tyre treads uneven wear-walls scuffed,front suspension noise-roll bar inner mount been weld repaired,rear brake discs pitting scoring,front brakes signs of overheating-monitor

Pass 15 Apr 2025 185,124 miles

bodywork tatty neglected-bumper duck taped in places-scruffy needs valet,brake pedal rubber,smokey-service overdue 223d,oil leak,rear wiper,exhaust-underbody-pipes-running gear rusting-sealered

suspension rattly-tracking-camber require setting

Fail 15 Apr 2025 185,123 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate - reset (7.1.6 (a))

bodywork tatty neglected-bumper duck taped in places-scruffy needs valet,brake pedal rubber,smokey-service overdue 223d,oil leak,rear wiper,exhaust-underbody-pipes-running gear rusting-sealered

suspension rattly-tracking-camber require setting

Pass 25 Apr 2024 178,854 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 24 Apr 2024 178,854 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

brake pedal rubber thinning,osf -nsr tyre treads low-tyre treads uneven wear,exhaust cover loose,rear brake pipes rusting,propshaft uj weak-dry#2,inner sills weak

sills-chassis-underbody-suspension-running gear rusting,oil spill,osr back plate deteriorating,bumper covered in gaffa tape

Pass 18 Apr 2023 170,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all around (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,557 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 110,490 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,515 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just passed 16%

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 66,449 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Second row of seats folded flat

Fail 19 Nov 2016 66,449 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Second row of seats folded flat

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,189 miles

Offside wiper starting to smear.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 26,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside wiper starting to smear.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 20,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,418 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 YEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

PJ58 YEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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