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HV08 PXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,852 mi
Last recorded171,852 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 PXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 171,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 171,842 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail centre (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 171,830 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected STEERING RACK ARM (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 169,632 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 169,632 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 164,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 164,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 157,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 151,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

handbrake ( foot ) travel high

Fail 28 Jul 2021 146,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

handbrake ( foot ) travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2020 141,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 129,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,998 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' x 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,627 miles

front tyres starting to wear,

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,502 miles

o/s rear tyre low,

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,782 miles

chip in screen

discs deteriorating and front and rear pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,082 miles

Front 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 PXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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