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MH08 BLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,659 mi
Last recorded154,659 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 154,659 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slight play and clunky (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 154,659 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slight play and clunky (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 145,296 miles

center exhaust join slightly insecure

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 132,960 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 132,949 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 125,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 89,670 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 89,670 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 80,501 miles

brake pedal spongy

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,172 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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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MH08 BLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH08 BLZ, 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 MH08 BLZ registered?

MH08 BLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is MH08 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 BLZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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