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PK58 YJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

278,902 mi
Last recorded278,902 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 YJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 278,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 276,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 264,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 249,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 236,347 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 224,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 211,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 208,412 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 208,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear pipe broke of (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Warped disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not release properly (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 202,598 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 202,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 184,419 miles

N/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 184,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

N/s front tyre close to legal limit

N/s rear brake disc corroded

Nail in o/s front tyre

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 162,727 miles

Oil leak on rear diff.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 162,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak on rear diff.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 127,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 127,475 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,289 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Lip on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,918 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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PK58 YJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK58 YJZ, 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 PK58 YJZ registered?

PK58 YJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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