CarVerify

Free Car Check

NH08 CAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,185 mi
Last recorded184,185 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 184,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs surface corrosion

o/s n/s back plates corroded and missing

o/s/f tyre outer edge at wear limit

slight bind on o/s n/s brakes

Fail 10 Nov 2023 184,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs surface corrosion

o/s n/s back plates corroded and missing

o/s/f tyre outer edge at wear limit

slight bind on o/s n/s brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2022 182,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 175,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 170,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 170,018 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board under bonnet, o/s of engine (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 158,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

corrosion to power steering pipes

front number plate damaged

knock in steering column

various slight oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2018 149,131 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking

front number plate damaged

knock in steering column

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2017 136,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

rear brake discs poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2016 121,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 108,079 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

Pass 21 May 2014 95,239 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear,cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to tow bar

knock in steering column

Pass 23 May 2013 80,559 miles

all tyres uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

foot brake travel

slight knock in steering column

slight suspension knocks

tow bar poor condition (corroded)

Pass 16 May 2012 65,025 miles

corrosion to exhaust

knock in steering column

slight suspension knocks

Fail 16 May 2012 65,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

knock in steering column

slight suspension knocks

Pass 19 May 2011 50,604 miles

corrosion to exhaust

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NH08 CAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NH08 CAO, 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 NH08 CAO?

You can check the full history of NH08 CAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NH08 CAO registered?

NH08 CAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is NH08 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 CAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NH08 CAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NH08 CAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.