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RJ58 BGK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 281,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 268,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 247,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 226,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 209,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 193,464 miles

all 4 shockers getting weak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 193,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 shockers getting weak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 172,086 miles

Nearside door mirror poor

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Rear slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake balance not as good as it should be

oil was on min

slight play in inner rack balls

Fail 24 Oct 2015 172,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside door mirror poor

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake balance not as good as it should be

oil was on min

slight play in inner rack balls

Pass 29 Oct 2014 145,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 145,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,762 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 114,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from o/s rear brake when wheel rotating

o/s parking brake effort poor

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,725 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 82,949 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,330 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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RJ58 BGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ58 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 RJ58 BGK registered?

RJ58 BGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is RJ58 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 BGK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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