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HV08 DWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 197,321 miles

Nearside Rear bumper section missing

Fail 13 May 2022 197,316 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated under bonnet by cooling fan (4.11 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective also insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper section missing

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

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 16 Feb 2021 181,060 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 181,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 160,510 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm perishing outer sidewall

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 160,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm perishing outer sidewall

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 142,170 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 142,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,973 miles

os mirror casing damaged

osr tyre worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,296 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,072 miles

condensation offside headlamp

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,501 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,484 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,203 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,203 miles

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,868 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,053 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

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 DWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV08 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

HV08 DWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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