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HK08 HRW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,858 mi
Last recorded162,858 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 162,858 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 160,823 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear loading doors unable to be opened from outside

Pass 2 Apr 2024 159,171 miles

Advise front brake flexi hoses slightly twisted

Advise o/s/f anti roll bar link rubs on shock when hanging down

Pass 1 Jun 2022 157,965 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Jun 2022 157,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 May 2021 154,668 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 27 May 2021 154,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 153,793 miles

Advise pad warning light on

Fail 7 Jan 2020 153,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,950 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 148,454 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 148,434 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 123,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 123,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,406 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 104,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 104,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,781 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,224 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 HRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRW, 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 HK08 HRW registered?

HK08 HRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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