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HV08 DUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

289,072 mi
Last recorded289,072 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 289,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 219,155 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 219,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 272,444 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 272,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 260,880 miles

No seats or seat belts fitted in rear

Fail 31 Aug 2022 260,880 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No seats or seat belts fitted in rear

Pass 1 Sep 2021 245,111 miles

Offside hand brakeweaker than n/s

Pass 24 Aug 2020 233,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 222,823 miles

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

Nearside hand brake weaker than o/s

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

Offside Front corrosion on brake pipe

Rear prop shaft uj has play

exhaust flexi corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2018 204,437 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 204,437 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 188,027 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 188,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 169,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 169,938 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 155,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,423 miles

Crack to offside of windscreen outside zone a ,not affecting drivers view.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 118,423 miles

Crack to offside of windscreen outside zone a ,not affecting drivers view.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2012 106,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti - slip slight split

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

emissions too low to be measured

exhaust tailpipe securing clamp corroded

v-belt worn/cracked

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 3 Mar 2012 106,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti - slip slight split

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

emissions too low to be measured

exhaust tailpipe securing clamp corroded

v-belt worn/cracked

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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