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CN08 HHU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,956 mi
Last recorded114,956 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,670 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 75,670 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 70,030 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,885 miles

Fuel tank strap bolt missing but tank still secure

Rear Coil springs not same type

Pass 12 May 2016 56,639 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 56,639 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front window not working

Pass 12 May 2015 49,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 42,098 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,004 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side step bracket bent

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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CN08 HHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CN08 HHU, 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 CN08 HHU registered?

CN08 HHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is CN08 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN08 HHU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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