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HV08 DOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,540 mi
Last recorded192,540 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 192,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 186,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 186,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 182,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play evident. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 182,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush mounting bolt missing causing excess play in bush. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Slight binding offside rear brake/park brake. may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Sep 2022 174,645 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 174,645 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 171,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Oct 2020 167,867 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 167,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 163,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,227 miles

Offside Front Water ingress into headlight

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,962 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,627 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread cords not visable at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread cords not visable at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,698 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,701 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 DOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV08 DOJ, 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 HV08 DOJ registered?

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

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