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HN08 BHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,519 mi
Last recorded197,519 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 197,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 197,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 189,465 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 189,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 179,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,491 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,372 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 142,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR SHOCKS WEAK

UNDETECTED SMOKE PEAK

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,273 miles

offside front tyre has a bad cut in outer wall but no cords showing

undected peak on dsm test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 113,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has a bad cut in outer wall but no cords showing

undected peak on dsm test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,710 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,710 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,457 miles

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 BHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BHF, 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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HN08 BHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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