2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · BV08 UZF
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03/03/2008. Recorded mileage 290,364 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 290,364 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
BV08 UZF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2022
- 290,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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BV08 UZF Mileage History
- 25/02/201171,150 mi
- 27/02/201276,463 mi+5,313 mi
- 05/03/201276,480 mi+17 mi
- 22/02/201393,902 mi+17,422 mi
- 11/06/2013106,871 mi+12,969 mi
- 11/06/2013106,871 mi
- 30/05/2014136,958 mi+30,087 mi
- 30/05/2014136,958 mi
- 23/06/2015185,414 mi+48,456 mi
- 24/06/2015185,414 mi
- 23/06/2016233,619 mi+48,205 mi
- 23/06/2016233,619 mi
- 08/06/2017227,212 mi-6,407 mi
- 15/08/2018227,295 mi+83 mi
- 26/07/2019231,746 mi+4,451 mi
- 26/07/2019231,749 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2020244,287 mi+12,538 mi
- 14/08/2020244,287 mi
- 12/08/2021271,438 mi+27,151 mi
- 17/08/2022290,364 mi+18,926 mi
Average of roughly 19,105 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BV08 UZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (BV08 UZF) between February 2011 and August 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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