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HV08 DSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,910 mi
Last recorded227,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 227,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leaks

hand brake has long travel

play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 27 Nov 2021 215,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake long

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2020 203,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 210,180 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust smokey initally but cleared

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 190,120 miles

Nearside light unit lens cracked

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

emissions too clean too register

high level brake light disconnected

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s and o/s headlight images poor

Fail 17 Aug 2018 190,095 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Grey & Black , emissions test aborted (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Imbalance , see print out

Brakes ; Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel , may require repair or require adjustment

Lighting ; High level stop lamp not working

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leaks ; Oil around nearside of engine , on turbo pipes / inlet area

Pass 11 Aug 2017 165,387 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes slightly uneven application , note front brake discs slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 16 % Parking brakes 14 %

Brakes ; Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Tyres ; Nail in centre tread , n/s/f

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 1 Aug 2017 165,121 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced between 1 & O (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced between 1 & O (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at lower mount (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Front brakes slightly uneven application , note front brake discs slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 16 % Parking brakes 14 %

Brakes ; Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Engine ; Oil leak ? , oil around turbo hose / pipe

Note ; Blue / grey smoke initially at emissions test

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height

Tyres ; Nail in centre tread , n/s/f

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 3 Aug 2016 141,767 miles

Brakes ; brake pad warning lamp on

Brakes ; rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Note ; noise at rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes related

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 2 Aug 2016 141,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes ; brake pad warning lamp on

Brakes ; rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note ; noise at rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes related

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,238 miles

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

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f headlight has slight condensation

rear discs slightly worn

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,175 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,443 miles

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

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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HV08 DSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV08 DSZ, 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 HV08 DSZ registered?

HV08 DSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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