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CN08 HHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 140,936 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 140,936 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 140,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sub frame has light corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,415 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Centre rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 136,415 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White light showing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Centre rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,597 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all general underbody/component corrosion

exhaust tailbox clamp corroded/broken

glowplug lamp illuminated on dash,indicating a fault

only 3 rear passenger seats fitted at time of retest

rear view mirror/camera defective,nearside door mirror in good condition

Fail 5 Jul 2022 122,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged rear most fitted seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear most,loose,not fitted (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage to sidewall,worn edges,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all general underbody/component corrosion

exhaust tailbox clamp corroded/broken

glowplug lamp illuminated on dash,indicating a fault

rear view mirror/camera defective,nearside door mirror in good condition

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 115,997 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 100,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades have split in the centre section. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 90,641 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades have split in the centre section. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate rubbing on disc

Offside Rear Outer brake pad worn

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear no plate insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,716 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,028 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,724 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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