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GL08 HVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

214,254 mi
Last recorded214,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 214,254 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoky exhaust (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 208,885 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area ? (no leak found at time of test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn uneven n/s front look 90% worn (CHANGE SOON) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded not seated in the lower mount correct and possible cracked ? (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment foot/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 208,885 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area ? (no leak found at time of test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn uneven n/s front look 90% worn (CHANGE SOON) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x 477 (h7 bulb) fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded not seated in the lower mount correct and possible cracked ? (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment foot/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 200,343 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 2.10 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn uneven n/s look 80% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn not seated correct (possible broken on the end ? ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo intercooler hose area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/subframe mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer missing/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 192,658 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine turbo area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer intermediate pipe rusty/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 183,911 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 172,131 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 160,029 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 160,029 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 146,474 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 146,474 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 130,406 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 130,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 119,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 99,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror back missing

Pass 17 May 2013 62,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,119 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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GL08 HVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 HVM, 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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GL08 HVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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