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GL08 HVW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,762 mi
Last recorded159,762 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 159,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 159,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 155,277 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak around rear differential

Pass 2 Aug 2023 145,808 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 135,537 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 125,161 miles

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

prop-shaft worn and noisy

travel on parking brake lever could be improved

Fail 31 Jul 2021 125,030 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

prop-shaft worn and noisy

travel on parking brake lever could be improved

Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,119 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 107,492 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,766 miles

trigger point not met and o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,766 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,083 miles

frt shocks getting weak

n/s/f tyre worn edge

o/s/f tyre deep cut in tread

Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

frt shocks getting weak

n/s/f tyre worn edge

o/s/f tyre deep cut in tread worn edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,674 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 27,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres close to limit ,,, nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 HVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL08 HVW, 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 GL08 HVW registered?

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

Is GL08 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 HVW shows 21 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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