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HV08 DOA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,978 mi
Last recorded193,978 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 193,978 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear low effort hand brake needing attention

Offside Rear rear quarter panel damage

Rear rear diff main seal leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2025 183,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 182,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 174,108 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 174,108 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 171,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 171,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake wear indecator light on

Pass 7 Mar 2022 161,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned lower bumper reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 161,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned lower bumper reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working switch fallen apart (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 153,204 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 153,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked

rear diff mount bushes worn

Fail 28 Feb 2020 145,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate cracked

rear diff mount bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,056 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 124,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 113,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wingmirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bike rack insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,155 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,909 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 74,897 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,428 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 37,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,787 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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HV08 DOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV08 DOA, 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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HV08 DOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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