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HN08 SXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,736 mi
Last recorded194,736 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 SXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 194,736 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 194,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 191,684 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 191,684 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 184,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 174,766 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 174,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2015 165,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 159,133 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 159,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 151,403 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 151,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 122,022 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front brake pads low and discs very worn

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 30 Apr 2012 122,022 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front brake pads low and discs very worn

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil low and dirty

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 SXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN08 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

HN08 SXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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