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AA08 HAM

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,985 mi
Last recorded120,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 120,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 120,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 97,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,832 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2019 36,832 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AA08 HAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 AA08 HAM, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA08 HAM registered?

AA08 HAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AA08 HAM safe to buy?

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