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WP08 HDY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

296,333 mi
Last recorded296,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 296,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 296,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 289,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 289,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 282,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 276,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 276,156 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 267,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 254,910 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack noise but not playing.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 242,962 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 242,958 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 231,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion Around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 222,655 miles

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 28 Feb 2017 222,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 20 Jan 2016 212,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 203,423 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 203,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 193,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 193,446 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2012 169,129 miles

ADVISE, both rear tyres wearing close to canvus on inside edges.

ADVISE, brake fluid level at minimum.

ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 122,398 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 122,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

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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WP08 HDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP08 HDY, 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 WP08 HDY registered?

WP08 HDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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