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HV08 ORN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,091 mi
Last recorded210,091 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 210,091 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 201,895 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear light clusters both sides cracked/damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2023 195,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 195,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 187,841 miles

BOTH REAR LIGHT UNITS ARE DAMAGED

Fail 25 Mar 2021 187,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

BOTH REAR LIGHT UNITS ARE DAMAGED

Pass 18 Mar 2020 179,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

side door stiff to open

Pass 16 Mar 2019 171,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

bonnet pull disconnected

both front tyres outer tread wear

coolant level low

nearside number plate light deteriorated and not secured properly

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre inner tread worn and cut in tread but no visible cords

Fail 16 Mar 2019 171,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

bonnet pull disconnected

both front tyres outer tread wear

coolant level low

nearside number plate light deteriorated and not secured properly

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre inner tread worn and cut in tread but no visible cords

Pass 21 Mar 2018 161,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear handbrake low effort

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 150,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn edges and in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear lights

Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,728 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror casing loose (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit damaged no white light showing

nearside rear lower reflector damaged but other symmetrical reflectors present

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

oil service light on level checked ok

power steering level near minimum

tailgate struts worn and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,638 miles

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)

crack in front number plate

front brake imbalance

nearside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

crack in front number plate

front brake imbalance

nearside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,166 miles

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)

both rear tyres cuts in tread

front brakes release unevenly

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

alarm siren cable tied to front bumper loose fitting

body damage offside rear corner

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

nearside front door mirror casing loose fitting

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and cuts to tread area no visible cords

tin shield under vehicle damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers not clearing screen properly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,300 miles

Alarm unit under bumper insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,300 miles

Alarm unit under bumper insecure

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

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

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

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 ORN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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