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HV08 DVH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 134,035 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 124,174 miles

All four wheel caps fitted

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 113,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,886 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake is slightly binding

no emissions print out due to not reaching full rpm

slight blow on centre silencer

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,907 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

n/s/r outer brake pad getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,634 miles

brake warning light on dashboard

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads low

h/brake travel on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,370 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 DVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DVH, 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

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What year was HV08 DVH registered?

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

Is HV08 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 DVH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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