2008 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · LS58 FMD
2008 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 167,388 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025. 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
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,388 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.
LS58 FMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 167,388 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.
LS58 FMD 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 (LS58 FMD) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 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 (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS58 FMD Mileage History
- 10/10/2022148,925 mi
- 17/10/2023158,756 mi+9,831 mi
- 19/10/2023197,306 mi+38,550 mi
- 14/10/2024167,325 mi-29,981 mi
- 18/10/2024167,388 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 9,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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