2008 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · LS08 VLC
2008 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 129,473 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,473 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.
LS08 VLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 129,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 VLC 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 (LS08 VLC) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
LS08 VLC Mileage History
- 18/04/2023112,131 mi
- 04/04/2024113,899 mi+1,768 mi
- 11/04/2025120,663 mi+6,764 mi
- 15/04/2025120,663 mi
- 17/04/2026129,473 mi+8,810 mi
Average of roughly 5,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LS08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LS08VLC.
PEUGEOT
207
SKODA
KODIAQ
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
SUZUKI
SPLASH
SUZUKI
JIMNY
SUZUKI
SX4
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
PEUGEOT
107
MERCEDES VITO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.