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HV08 PWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

241,221 mi
Last recorded241,221 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 PWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 241,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 227,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 202,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 182,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 175,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 161,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 161,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 199,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 199,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wipers split

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wipers split

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 PWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

HV08 PWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HV08 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 PWO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV08 PWO have outstanding finance?

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