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HK08 YHR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,604 mi
Last recorded225,604 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 225,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 213,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 213,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 201,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts to outer sidewall (195/65R16C) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

front number plate damaged

reverse light not working

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

Pass 6 Dec 2022 189,412 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Revers lamp not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 177,146 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 164,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2019 148,326 miles

FANBELT TENSIONER BADLY WORN

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside WING MIRROR OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 25 May 2019 148,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

FANBELT TENSIONER BADLY WORN

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside WING MIRROR OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 2 Jun 2018 137,532 miles

Heat shield by catalyst slightly damaged

Slight damage on case of offside wing mirror but not likely to cause injury

Fail 2 Jun 2018 137,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Heat shield by catalyst slightly damaged

Slight damage on case of offside wing mirror but not likely to cause injury

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,661 miles

Both front tyres feathered on outer edge

Off side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 126,661 miles

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

Both front tyres feathered on outer edge

Off side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 100,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,538 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,083 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,935 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 8 Jul 2011 38,349 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

HK08 YHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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