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NH08 VKK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,327 mi
Last recorded190,327 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 190,327 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2025 177,093 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 160,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 156,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 156,340 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 156,339 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both side (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 144,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 144,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 136,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,217 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

Central Rear Differential bushes starting to perish

Minor freeplay detected in steering wrack system

Nearside Rear Light lense unit cracked / damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,856 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,039 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,038 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2013 72,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,275 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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NH08 VKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NH08 VKK, 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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NH08 VKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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