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HK57 WLR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

314,280 mi
Last recorded314,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 314,280 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 314,280 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 296,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 296,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 267,391 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From engine ()

Tailgate damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2017 267,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From engine ()

Tailgate damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 231,891 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear accident damage to rear bumper &door

alternator belt noisy

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn through on corners

minor engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 201,007 miles

Belt tensioner worn.

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slighty worn.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear tyres perishing on side walls

slight coolant leak from radiator drain bung.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 201,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Belt tensioner worn.

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slighty worn.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear tyres perishing on side walls

slight coolant leak from radiator drain bung.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 176,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake pedal anti - slip device split

engine management light on display

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2014 176,326 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake pedal anti - slip device split

engine management light on display

nearside rear brake has bind, not detected on brake roller tester

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear brake back plate corroded/deteriorated, not affecting security of handbrake shoes at present

offside rear brake has bind, not detected on brake roller test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 149,038 miles

noise from o/s rear brake pads need checking

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2013 149,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

noise from o/s rear brake pads need checking

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,637 miles

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

slight damage to offside tyre,outer side wall

Fail 24 Jan 2012 120,637 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

slight damage to offside tyre,outer side wall

spare wheel insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

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 WLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HK57 WLR, 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 HK57 WLR registered?

HK57 WLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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