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GL08 HVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,409 mi
Last recorded268,409 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 268,409 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable very rusty (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mount cut and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine and around exhaust area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 268,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wiring broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable very rusty (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mount cut and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine and around exhaust area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 260,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 250,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 250,095 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 221,698 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 221,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 191,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 178,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 165,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 145,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 132,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 132,546 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,196 miles

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 HVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 HVN registered?

GL08 HVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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