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HOT 546X

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,783 mi
Last recorded224,783 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 546X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 224,783 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 224,783 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 219,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 218,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 217,279 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 215,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 211,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 211,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 205,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake slight travel

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 205,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake slight travel

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 197,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 197,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 178,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 178,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 165,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 153,235 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,707 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 138,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 124,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,068 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,334 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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HOT 546X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HOT 546X, 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 HOT 546X registered?

HOT 546X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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