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GF08 HDL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,426 mi
Last recorded258,426 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 258,426 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2019 254,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 250,879 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 245,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 237,783 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 230,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 230,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 216,284 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 216,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front brake disc's worn

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 144,962 miles

SRS malfunction warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 144,961 miles

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

SRS malfunction warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 105,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slighty binding

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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GF08 HDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF08 HDL, 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 GF08 HDL registered?

GF08 HDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is GF08 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 HDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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