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HK08 NUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

225,610 mi
Last recorded225,610 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 NUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 225,610 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 218,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cominfg from rear crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dpf has been cut open for cleaning, vehicle has passed emission requirements

Fail 20 May 2025 218,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split, and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cominfg from rear crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dpf has been cut open for cleaning, vehicle has passed emission requirements

Pass 24 May 2024 202,624 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 202,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 191,923 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2023 191,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2022 185,295 miles

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

Offside Front Wing slightly loose

Fail 11 May 2022 185,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 182,123 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 182,123 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 179,709 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 179,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 175,145 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

emissions too clean to register

Fail 20 Jun 2019 175,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both front wheels slightly binding when rotated by hand

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 148,619 miles

small rust patches

Fail 14 Jun 2017 148,619 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

small rust patches

Pass 14 Jun 2016 133,549 miles

front tyres low on tread, perished & worn on edges

n/s/r tyre perished & nail in tread

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2015 127,805 miles

damage to o/s/f

o/s/f headlamp slighlty loose

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,121 miles

n/s/r just off limits

Fail 17 Jun 2014 115,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r just off limits

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,625 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 Jun 2012 83,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,341 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 NUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

HK08 NUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is HK08 NUE safe to buy?

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