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2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · WR08 ACU

WR08 ACU

2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 234,618 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Year / Origin
2008 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Mar 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
234,618 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Mar 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2148cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle appears roadworthy based on its last recorded test, though the data is significantly outdated. The most recent pass on 30 March 2023 at 234,618 miles shows a clean bill of health with no defects. This follows a stable pattern where the vehicle passed its previous two tests with no recorded advisories, suggesting a consistent level of maintenance up to that point. The mileage is high for a 2008 model, averaging over 13,000 miles per year. Between 30 March 2022 and 30 March 2023, the vehicle covered 13,517 miles. However, there has been a complete absence of MOT data for over three years leading up to the current date of 26 July 2026. This gap is a critical concern as it leaves the current mechanical state of the vehicle entirely unknown. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the chassis and underbody. High-mileage Mercedes Vito models of this era are prone to significant corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points. Given the age and the long period without a recorded test, structural integrity and the condition of the brake discs and calipers should be verified. The lack of recent data means the buyer should also check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and coolant hoses, which degrade regardless of mileage. A full service history check is necessary to determine if the drivetrain has received the necessary oil and filter changes to sustain 234,618 miles.

WR08 ACU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2023
  • 234,618 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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WR08 ACU Mileage History

  1. 28/03/2022221,098 mi
  2. 30/03/2022221,101 mi+3 mi
  3. 30/03/2023234,618 mi+13,517 mi
  4. 30/03/2023234,618 mi

Average of roughly 13,456 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

WR08 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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-Benz Vito (WR08 ACU) between March 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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