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2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.1L Diesel · DF02 CAB

DF02 CAB

2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 290,733 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ VIANO
Year / Origin
2008 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
290,733 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2148cc

DF02 CAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
  • 290,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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DF02 CAB Mileage History

  1. 27/04/2023181,619 mi
  2. 22/06/2023183,627 mi+2,008 mi
  3. 20/09/2023191,535 mi+7,908 mi
  4. 18/09/2024238,236 mi+46,701 mi
  5. 18/09/2025290,733 mi+52,497 mi

Average of roughly 45,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DF02 CAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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-Benz Viano (DF02 CAB) between April 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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