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HN08 BGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

289,329 mi
Last recorded289,329 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 289,329 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight aim poor condition

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 284,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front HAND BRAKE HANDLE WORN

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

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MEET

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 276,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 276,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 271,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 258,757 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 237,536 miles

Offside Front Slight bind to wheel

Oil leak

Water leak

Pass 8 May 2015 207,982 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2014 179,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 158,178 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 131,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,381 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 102,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HN08 BGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HN08 BGZ, 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 HN08 BGZ registered?

HN08 BGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 BGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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