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HK08 HRM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,057 mi
Last recorded164,057 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 164,057 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f/headlamp unit full of condensation

o/s/f/tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2025 163,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f/headlamp unit full of condensation

o/s/f/tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2024 157,936 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides and o/s/f/headlamp unit full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 150,571 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 145,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 140,012 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 130,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,885 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,467 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 101,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,942 miles

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)

n/s/f/brake binding

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,876 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,876 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,969 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,418 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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HK08 HRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK08 HRM, 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

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What year was HK08 HRM registered?

HK08 HRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is HK08 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HRM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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