2008 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · RK08 LPJ
2008 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 224,902 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/01/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,902 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
RK08 LPJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
- 224,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RK08 LPJ Mileage History
- 23/03/2022215,101 mi
- 23/03/2022215,101 mi
- 14/03/2023224,902 mi+9,801 mi
- 14/03/2023224,902 mi
Average of roughly 10,048 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RK08 LPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Vito (RK08 LPJ) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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