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HK57 WLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,174 mi
Last recorded180,174 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 180,174 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s+n/s. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 180,174 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s+n/s. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working o/s+n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 173,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 166,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 162,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 157,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 157,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 150,626 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged, but not showing white light

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged, but not showing white light

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,327 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 132,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2016 123,009 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (close to failure)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cracked, close to excessive

Fail 19 Jan 2013 73,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cracked, close to excessive

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,371 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,742 miles

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake near end of reserve travel

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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HK57 WLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK57 WLN, 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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HK57 WLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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