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RJ58 PGX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 161,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 152,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 152,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,243 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 135,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 129,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,534 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,633 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 115,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,477 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,543 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,645 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,990 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,665 miles

park brake travel

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 PGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ58 PGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ58 PGX registered?

RJ58 PGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is RJ58 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 PGX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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