2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 3.0L Diesel · NJ08 XBS
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 159,484 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NJ08 XBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 159,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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NJ08 XBS Mileage History
- 07/08/2023143,243 mi
- 08/08/2023143,244 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2024152,753 mi+9,509 mi
- 01/08/2024152,755 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2025159,484 mi+6,729 mi
Average of roughly 8,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ08 XBS 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 (NJ08 XBS) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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