2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · KU08 OAE
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 166,977 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,977 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.
KU08 OAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 166,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU08 OAE 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 (KU08 OAE) between May 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
KU08 OAE Mileage History
- 12/05/2022158,176 mi
- 12/05/2022158,176 mi
- 28/07/2023166,921 mi+8,745 mi
- 31/08/2023166,974 mi+53 mi
- 13/09/2023166,977 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,576 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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