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HV08 XBD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,741 mi
Last recorded113,741 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 113,741 miles

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))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,913 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,694 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 107,196 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 107,143 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,611 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,965 miles

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

Offside Rear diff/drive shaft seal leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,522 miles

diff oil seal leaking off/side

Fail 28 Mar 2013 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

diff oil seal leaking off/side

Fail 29 Mar 2012 28,550 miles

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

Oil leak from diff on off/side front.

Tow bar electrics has a suspected earth fault

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,550 miles

Oil leak from diff on off/side front.

Tow bar electrics has a suspected earth fault

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,962 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 XBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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