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HV08 DSY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,397 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 143,397 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 141,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) vehicle undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached broken (plastic) mount (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,178 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,953 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,293 miles

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

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

pedal anti slip small cut

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

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

Is HV08 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 DSY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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