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AP08 HNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

299,631 mi
Last recorded299,631 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 299,631 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

during emissions engine not accelerating correctly

o/s/f top suspension mount stiff

Fail 21 Aug 2026 299,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

all tyres wearing on edges

during emissions engine not accelerating correctly

o/s/f top suspension mount stiff

Fail 30 Jul 2026 299,631 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay, injector seals (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

engine oil on minimum

o/s/f top suspension mount stiff

Fail 23 Jul 2026 299,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear shockabsorber bolt welded on

Pass 8 Jul 2025 290,520 miles

Front jacking points started to rust

Rear cv gaitors started to perish

n/s/r brake flexi hose bracket damaged

n/s/r lower shock bolt welded in

parking brake anti slip missing

Fail 4 Jul 2025 290,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front jacking points started to rust

Rear cv gaitors started to perish

n/s/r brake flexi hose bracket damaged

n/s/r lower shock bolt welded in

parking brake anti slip missing

Pass 20 May 2024 283,354 miles

Front jacking points started to rust

Rear cv gaitors started to perish

battery light on dash

Pass 20 May 2023 275,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 267,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 258,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 254,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 234,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 214,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 190,148 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 163,240 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

slight wear in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,687 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,041 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,383 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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AP08 HNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP08 HNX, 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 AP08 HNX registered?

AP08 HNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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