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HV08 XBK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,195 mi
Last recorded196,195 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 196,195 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 196,035 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 196,026 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 190,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes starting corrosion,n/s/f poor condition at chassis rail

handbrake travel

n/s/f inner arch wiring insecure

o/s/f brake bind

screen damage

wipers fouling/taped on

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 183,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 183,380 miles

Nearside Front dirt shield broke

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen chipped at both sides

Nearside Rear tyre close to marker bars in middle and cracking advise to change

both front tyres worn on inside and out side edges, advised to change

Fail 20 Jan 2016 183,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front dirt shield broke

Rear exhaust clamp broke

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen chipped at both sides

Nearside Rear tyre close to marker bars in middle and cracking advise to change

both front tyres worn on inside and out side edges, advised to change

Pass 19 Jun 2014 174,662 miles

brake pad warning light on

handbrake high

n/s/f dirt sheild broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs lipped

o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

oil leak on ingine

Pass 2 Apr 2013 168,310 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 168,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 142,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,919 miles

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 XBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

HV08 XBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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