2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FN58 VNF
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 298,967 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 298,967 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.
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FN58 VNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2025
- 298,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 VNF 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-Benz Vito (FN58 VNF) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
FN58 VNF Mileage History
- 04/07/2023286,813 mi
- 07/07/2023287,074 mi+261 mi
- 31/07/2024292,228 mi+5,154 mi
- 19/08/2024292,236 mi+8 mi
- 20/08/2025298,967 mi+6,731 mi
Average of roughly 5,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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