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SH08 HRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,339 mi
Last recorded167,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 HRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,339 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 156,770 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust hanger broken but system secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 156,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust hanger broken but system secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on edges. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 144,450 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Central yoke bearing. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on edges. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily pitted advise to change with next set of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 133,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily pitted advise to change with next set of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,505 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 120,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Advise to change. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides worn and advise to change with next set of brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 79,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 70,669 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bush eyelet (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bush eyelet (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 62,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 7 May 2013 43,486 miles

Both front tyres,tread depth low on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,563 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 37,563 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,635 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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SH08 HRU 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 75%.

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 SH08 HRU, 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 SH08 HRU registered?

SH08 HRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 HRU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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