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GL08 HVF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,133 mi
Last recorded220,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 220,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 220,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 213,680 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2021 213,680 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 205,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 196,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 187,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 176,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 167,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 151,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,095 miles

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

dash warning on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,470 miles

Nearside 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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GL08 HVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GL08 HVF, 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 GL08 HVF registered?

GL08 HVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is GL08 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 HVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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