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PF08 HVR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

210,988 mi
Last recorded210,988 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 210,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake efficiency on pass limit

Pass 30 Aug 2022 205,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2021 199,922 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 194,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 188,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 181,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,226 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 173,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 163,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 157,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 150,651 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking from behind steering column

Pass 11 Jun 2013 138,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 128,127 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 117,962 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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PF08 HVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PF08 HVR, 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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PF08 HVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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