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HV08 ORJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

290,046 mi
Last recorded290,046 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 290,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex, exhaust in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking points have corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 280,488 miles

Park brake efficiency only just meets requirements

both front beam images poor

Pass 12 Apr 2024 271,762 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 251,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at offside front bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 251,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both parkbrake performances low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at offside front bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 238,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 238,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 238,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 221,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 187,939 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 187,935 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 176,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 176,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 172,732 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,776 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

brake pedal rubber worn through on corner

Fail 23 Feb 2017 161,776 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust pipe clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust pipe clamp missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective flat ()

brake pedal rubber worn through on corner

Pass 24 Feb 2016 148,895 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

bonnet release not working (cable adrift from handle)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 148,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

bonnet release not working (cable adrift from handle)

park-brake warning light staying on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,676 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip provision split

condensation inside offside headlamp

coolant leak

exhaust emissions too low to be measured

exhaust tail pipe clamp missing, tailpipe is secure

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear brake binding, not detected during brake roller test

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked, not showing white light to rear

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2014 126,391 miles

Body damage to N/S/F

Brake pedal rubber partially worn smooth

Condensation in O/S headlight

Exhaust pipe clamps missing

N/S wiper blade worn

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,391 miles

Body damage to N/S/F

Brake pedal rubber partially worn smooth

Condensation in O/S headlight

Exhaust pipe clamps missing

N/S wiper blade worn

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

Fail 23 Feb 2013 116,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip provision split

centre exhaust clamp missing, no leak of exhaust gases, system secure

minor damage to offside rear lamp

rear exhaust clamp missing, no leak of exhaust gases, system secure

Pass 23 Feb 2013 116,221 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip provision split

centre exhaust clamp missing, no leak of exhaust gases, system secure

minor damage to offside rear lamp

rear exhaust clamp missing, no leak of exhaust gases, system secure

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,081 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight Corrosion in Exhaust System.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,081 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight Corrosion in Exhaust System.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,732 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ORJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 ORJ, 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 ORJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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