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HN08 JTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,624 mi
Last recorded182,624 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 JTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 182,624 miles

Front shocks noisy on road test ?

Fail 18 Aug 2026 182,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 175,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,572 miles

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

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

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

headlamps have condensation

Fail 8 Aug 2024 168,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlamps have condensation

Pass 10 Aug 2023 158,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 151,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected crack/chipped (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2020 141,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,031 miles

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

Rear brake discs and pads worn low

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,897 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 JTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

HN08 JTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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