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HW08 CAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,111 mi
Last recorded61,111 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 CAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from O/S/R diff seal

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,381 miles

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

Oil leak

eng oil level low

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

eng oil level low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 35,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,708 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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HW08 CAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HW08 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW08 CAU?

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What year was HW08 CAU registered?

HW08 CAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is HW08 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 CAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW08 CAU have outstanding finance?

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