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CE08 HJA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,010 mi
Last recorded207,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 207,010 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 207,010 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 204,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 202,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 190,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 185,346 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear some surface corrosion to disc

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

slight oil leck from rear axle

Fail 8 Mar 2019 185,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leck from rear axle

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear some surface corrosion to disc

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 181,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL SLIGHTLY STIFF TO ROTATE

Oil leak ()

SOME BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Fail 21 Feb 2018 181,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL SLIGHTLY STIFF TO ROTATE

Offside Headlamp aim too high WATER IN HEADLAMP (1.8)

Oil leak ()

SOME BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 160,549 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,815 miles

NSR BUMPER REFLECTOR DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Mar 2016 142,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR BUMPER REFLECTOR DAMAGED

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Mar 2015 128,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,830 miles

CONDENSATION IN OSF HEADLAMP

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR BUMPER REFLECTOR BROKEN

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,244 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,506 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CE08 HJA 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 59.1%.

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 CE08 HJA, 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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CE08 HJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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