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HK08 PLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 PLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,612 miles

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

no reverse light working when reverse gear selected

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve damaged needs new valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,547 miles

Oil leak, rear axle.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,740 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,432 miles

front brake disc's lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disc's lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,180 miles

Engine oil found very low.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Rear brake disc,s in very rusty and poor condition.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 86,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil found very low.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Rear brake disc,s in very rusty and poor condition.

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 PLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PLU, 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

How do I check the history of HK08 PLU?

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What year was HK08 PLU registered?

HK08 PLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is HK08 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 PLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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