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HV08 DVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,434 mi
Last recorded191,434 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 191,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar d rubber slight play

slight blow from middle exhaust box

Pass 25 Sep 2024 181,493 miles

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar d rubbers slight play

n/s rear wheel very hot

oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

small chip in bottom window o/s front

very fumie under bonnet

Fail 19 Sep 2024 181,326 miles

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

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar d rubbers slight play

n/s rear wheel very hot

oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

small chip in bottom window o/s front

very fumie under bonnet

Pass 6 Oct 2023 174,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 173,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 165,618 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 146,089 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,586 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 136,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,155 miles

Oil leak ()

offside mirror glass damaged

slightly rough steering right in lock to lock check

Fail 24 Mar 2017 133,150 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

offside mirror glass damaged

slightly rough steering right in lock to lock check

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,454 miles

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,500 miles

Oil leak

wear discs

Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

wear discs

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,018 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 DVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

HV08 DVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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