2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · NH08 CAU
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 218,049 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,049 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.
NH08 CAU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 218,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (NH08 CAU) between May 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
NH08 CAU Mileage History
- 27/05/2011134,872 mi
- 04/05/2012158,920 mi+24,048 mi
- 28/02/2013179,102 mi+20,182 mi
- 28/02/2014184,293 mi+5,191 mi
- 20/02/2015189,686 mi+5,393 mi
- 01/04/2016195,371 mi+5,685 mi
- 18/04/2017199,178 mi+3,807 mi
- 18/04/2017199,178 mi
- 15/06/2018202,924 mi+3,746 mi
- 16/06/2018202,925 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2019207,590 mi+4,665 mi
- 22/01/2021214,589 mi+6,999 mi
- 31/01/2022218,048 mi+3,459 mi
- 02/02/2022218,049 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,782 miles per year across 14 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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