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HF08 CUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,851 mi
Last recorded193,851 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 193,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 178,752 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 178,752 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 169,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 167,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 167,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts too low and product on lens (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 158,697 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,660 miles

Central Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp cover damage

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear and front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose right hand side of passage seat (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp cover damage

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear and front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 133,876 miles

damp around fuel filter

Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damp around fuel filter

Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HF08 CUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF08 CUA, 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 HF08 CUA registered?

HF08 CUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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