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HN08 SYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,373 mi
Last recorded157,373 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,373 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 157,364 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 151,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 151,735 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 145,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 140,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,890 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear fog lamp unit glass damaged

Parking brake efficiency low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff. prop shaft seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 117,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Unable to test emissions (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too low poor beam image (1.8)

Offside rear fog lamp unit glass damaged

Parking brake efficiency low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff. prop shaft seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 96,698 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 May 2013 78,157 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 78,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 72,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,670 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 55,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 SYG 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 64.7%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

Is HN08 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 SYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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