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HV08 DWP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,741 mi
Last recorded271,741 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 271,741 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have very slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 262,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 248,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 239,533 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 239,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 232,036 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 232,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both position lamps slightly flash

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

injector blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 211,353 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 196,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 173,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 145,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,515 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 120,515 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,818 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,200 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 DWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

HV08 DWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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