MERCEDES VITO2008 · 2.1L DIESEL

The most recent MOT for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito was conducted on 30 March 2022 and passed with no defects recorded. However, just eight days earlier on 22 March 2022, it failed its MOT at nearly the same mileage—only 152,195 miles. This suggests a very short interval between test attempts and likely a minor or easily corrected issue. Looking further back, the vehicle passed its 2021 MOT on 1 April 2021 with no defects, but failed again just one day earlier on 26 August 2020. This pattern of passing shortly after a failure may indicate a recurring issue or a fault that was corrected between tests. It could also reflect a borderline condition that was temporarily resolved rather than fully addressed. The mileage of 152,349 miles over 18 years equates to roughly 8,464 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. This suggests steady usage and no long-term neglect or sitting periods. However, such high mileage means significant wear on key components like the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension. The vehicle’s MOT history shows a recurring mechanical pattern—failing, then passing with no defects reported—within very short timeframes.