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M55 HTW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,478 mi
Last recorded187,478 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 HTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 187,478 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad looks low, requires inspection with wheel off, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2017 171,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 164,054 miles

E.M.L light on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 164,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L light on

Fail 24 Apr 2015 146,973 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 146,973 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 123,191 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,643 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,320 miles

diesel to clean for test

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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M55 HTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 M55 HTW, 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 M55 HTW registered?

M55 HTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is M55 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 HTW 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.

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