2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · G5 PPS
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 193,505 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,505 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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G5 PPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G5 PPS 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 (G5 PPS) between November 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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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