CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV08 DTK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,234 mi
Last recorded90,234 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,368 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 80,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,301 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush just starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush just starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust centre section deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2022 75,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested front to rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear plus burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust centre section deteriorated / outer skin

exhaust front pipe / cat bracket corroded but still secure time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,295 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,311 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 59,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,766 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 52,717 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 47,118 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear brake antislip

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to fuel tank

Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,778 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,369 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)

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,408 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 23,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,620 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV08 DTK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV08 DTK?

You can check the full history of HV08 DTK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV08 DTK registered?

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

Is HV08 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 DTK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV08 DTK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV08 DTK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.