2008 Mercedes Viano 2.1L Diesel · HD08 PCY
2008 Mercedes Viano (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 123,706 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VIANO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,706 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.
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.
HD08 PCY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 123,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD08 PCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Viano (HD08 PCY) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At center to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))”.
HD08 PCY Mileage History
- 24/08/2022117,352 mi
- 24/08/2022117,354 mi+2 mi
- 23/08/2023123,705 mi+6,351 mi
- 23/08/2023123,706 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,374 miles per year across 4 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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