2008 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · BL08 BBF
2008 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 280,196 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
BL08 BBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 280,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BL08 BBF Mileage History
- 08/11/2023268,329 mi
- 22/11/2023268,336 mi+7 mi
- 13/11/2024274,518 mi+6,182 mi
- 15/11/2024274,536 mi+18 mi
- 27/10/2025280,196 mi+5,660 mi
Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL08 BBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Vito (BL08 BBF) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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