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GL08 HVR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,477 mi
Last recorded181,477 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 181,477 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 173,386 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 173,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working wires broken in wheel arch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail both front joints (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 153,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 151,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,801 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 145,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,856 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,117 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm in places

O/S/F tyre worn on edges (225/55/17)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge, has a nail in it and has a deep cut in the tread although cords are not visisble

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,117 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm in places

O/S/F tyre worn on edges (225/55/17)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge, has a nail in it and has a deep cut in the tread although cords are not visisble

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,235 miles

imbalance to hand brake

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,859 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 HVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

GL08 HVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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