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HN08 SYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

185,177 mi
Last recorded185,177 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 185,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamp units have condensation build up

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

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

Offside Rear light lens smashed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet has lots of flex/movement

bonnet release handle inside broken

brake pedal soft

starting issue, worn ring gear

Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,441 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 171,441 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 159,872 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 159,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,416 miles

EML on

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 138,416 miles

EML on

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 116,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 116,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear light unit glass damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlight lower mount broken

offside rear brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn

offside rear fog light glass cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 74,962 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 13 May 2013 74,962 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front reg plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2012 63,252 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 63,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2011 45,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

HN08 SYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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