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NH08 VKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,538 mi
Last recorded198,538 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 198,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 198,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 194,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 194,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 186,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges , and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

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

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2022 171,785 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 171,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail near spring mount corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,044 miles

low effort on nearside park brake

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,771 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front near limt (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 144,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front near limt (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,816 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 125,815 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,946 miles

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

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

seat belt buckle cover insecure front

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

seat belt buckle cover insecure front

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,561 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,759 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,608 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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 VKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NH08 VKU, 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 NH08 VKU registered?

NH08 VKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is NH08 VKU safe to buy?

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