2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 3.0L Diesel · GL08 HVR
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 181,477 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL08 HVR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 181,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 HVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (GL08 HVR) between December 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Side repeater not working wires broken in wheel arch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail both front joints (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
GL08 HVR Mileage History
- 22/12/201169,859 mi
- 02/01/201381,235 mi+11,376 mi
- 02/01/201498,274 mi+17,039 mi
- 06/01/2015115,117 mi+16,843 mi
- 06/01/2015115,117 mi
- 21/09/2015115,856 mi+739 mi
- 10/08/2016118,432 mi+2,576 mi
- 06/07/2017129,889 mi+11,457 mi
- 21/02/2018134,579 mi+4,690 mi
- 21/02/2018134,579 mi
- 26/03/2019145,801 mi+11,222 mi
- 26/03/2019145,801 mi
- 21/01/2020151,595 mi+5,794 mi
- 21/04/2022153,405 mi+1,810 mi
- 19/04/2023173,386 mi+19,981 mi
- 21/04/2023173,386 mi
- 15/04/2024181,477 mi+8,091 mi
Average of roughly 9,064 miles per year across 17 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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