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WR58 AVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,736 mi
Last recorded177,736 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 AVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 177,736 miles

Center exhaust silencer hanger rubbers worn

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth to second layer both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged

Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 177,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Center exhaust silencer hanger rubbers worn

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth to second layer both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged

Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,165 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment required (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,013 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,300 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 146,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 138,006 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 137,996 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 128,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 128,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,576 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,961 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)

outer walls of o/s and n/s front tyres worn down.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,670 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

outer walls of o/s and n/s front tyres worn down.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,635 miles

exhaust clamp between center pipe and silencer deteriorated.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,884 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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WR58 AVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 WR58 AVJ, 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 WR58 AVJ registered?

WR58 AVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is WR58 AVJ safe to buy?

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