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HV08 DUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 147,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 147,189 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 139,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels /tyres ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 100,473 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking major (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels /tyres ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,772 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,744 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,464 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 74,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,275 miles

pad warning light on but pads ok

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

pad warning light on but pads ok

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diff pinion seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diff pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,670 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 21,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,897 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,191 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 DUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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