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HT08 FHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 109,158 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 99,238 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 95,977 miles

Front Both tyres wearing outer shoulder

Fail 21 Jan 2023 95,977 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both tyres wearing outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,336 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer splitting open (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,760 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 58,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,485 miles

slight crack exhaust tail pipe not blowing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,719 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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HT08 FHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT08 FHB, 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 HT08 FHB registered?

HT08 FHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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