2008 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · PK51 TAY
2008 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 198,473 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
PK51 TAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 198,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK51 TAY 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 (PK51 TAY) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Engine mounting bracket fractured rear diff mount corroded away (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ns and os (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PK51 TAY Mileage History
- 13/10/2022186,173 mi
- 21/10/2022186,197 mi+24 mi
- 06/11/2023192,500 mi+6,303 mi
- 05/11/2024194,838 mi+2,338 mi
- 04/11/2025198,473 mi+3,635 mi
Average of roughly 4,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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