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HV08 ORG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,883 mi
Last recorded176,883 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 176,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear all subframe area surface rust

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear glass damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2024 176,303 miles

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

Rear window damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,632 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 139,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively At limit (1.2.1 (f))

O/s park brake efficiency weak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively At limit (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 112,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,444 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,845 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,379 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,452 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,452 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,127 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 28,796 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,796 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 ORG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

HV08 ORG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HV08 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 ORG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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