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RF58 EAM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,465 mi
Last recorded193,465 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 193,465 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 193,444 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 188,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in operation. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

steering column notchy on rotation, but unable to determine cause.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 184,955 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering feels very notchy, advise deeper investigation.

Fail 30 Nov 2019 184,889 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake/footbrake. (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning wiring connecting with wheel rim. (insecure) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering feels very notchy, advise deeper investigation.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 182,462 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 174,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 174,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

abs wire rubbing nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2016 155,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,047 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,907 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,907 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,258 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF58 EAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF58 EAM, 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 RF58 EAM registered?

RF58 EAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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