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HK08 HPN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,976 mi
Last recorded202,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 202,976 miles

Offside Rear brake slight grabbing

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Nearside Rear brake slight grabbing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casting (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 202,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake slight grabbing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casting (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight grabbing

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet release cable damaged

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 192,595 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 183,046 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 183,043 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 176,015 miles

BONNET WILL NOT RELEASE BY HANDLE

STEERING LOCK FAILS TO ENGAGE

Fail 29 Jan 2018 176,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER AND REAR TAIL PIPE (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated FRONT BROKEN (6.3.1d)

BONNET WILL NOT RELEASE BY HANDLE

STEERING LOCK FAILS TO ENGAGE

Pass 1 Feb 2017 166,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear damage to side of vehicle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror case is damaged

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light is on

engine light is on

front exhaust clamp is rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 141,043 miles

EML is on

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 124,082 miles

EML Light on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

front no plate damged

osf tyre worn low on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,082 miles

EML Light on

brake pad warning light on

front no plate damged

osf tyre worn low on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 101,619 miles

Differental pinnion oil seal is leaking.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level is on minimum mark.

Front registration plate is damaged and is a borderline pass (can still be read).

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside headlamp has condensation inside of it.

Offside reversing lamp lens has been repaired using clear tape.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 101,619 miles

Differental pinnion oil seal is leaking.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level is on minimum mark.

Front registration plate is damaged and is a borderline pass (can still be read).

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside headlamp has condensation inside of it.

Offside reversing lamp lens has been repaired using clear tape.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,596 miles

Engine oil is low,only just reaches dip-stick.

Front registration plate is cracked and slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear lamp lens is holed in what would be nearside fog lamp,but no lamp fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 81,595 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil is low,only just reaches dip-stick.

Front registration plate is cracked and slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear lamp lens is holed in what would be nearside fog lamp,but no lamp fitted.

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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HK08 HPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HK08 HPN, 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 HK08 HPN registered?

HK08 HPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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