MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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