MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
311,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear driveshaft cv boot deteriorated
Offside Front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension arms have slight play.
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear caliper slides worn near side rear
Oil leak
rear caliper slides worn near side rear
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
sqeak from under side off vehicle.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sqeak from under side off vehicle.
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL08 HVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GL08 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?
GL08 HVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2008.
Is GL08 HVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL08 HVJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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