2008 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · J33 DBC
2008 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 180,971 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J33 DBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 180,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J33 DBC Mileage History
- 12/09/2023175,582 mi
- 14/09/2024177,179 mi+1,597 mi
- 14/09/2024177,179 mi
- 11/09/2025180,948 mi+3,769 mi
- 05/02/2026180,971 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J33 DBC 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 Vito (J33 DBC) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 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: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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