2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 3.0L Diesel · YF08 FZY
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 173,516 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
YF08 FZY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2022
- 173,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 FZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (YF08 FZY) between January 2012 and March 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YF08 FZY Mileage History
- 28/01/201245,965 mi
- 20/06/201360,071 mi+14,106 mi
- 20/06/201469,826 mi+9,755 mi
- 13/01/201681,170 mi+11,344 mi
- 13/01/201681,170 mi
- 04/02/201796,733 mi+15,563 mi
- 04/02/201796,733 mi
- 12/02/2018119,171 mi+22,438 mi
- 19/02/2018119,829 mi+658 mi
- 20/02/2019138,920 mi+19,091 mi
- 27/02/2019139,507 mi+587 mi
- 10/02/2020152,635 mi+13,128 mi
- 14/02/2020152,671 mi+36 mi
- 10/02/2021165,706 mi+13,035 mi
- 02/03/2022173,514 mi+7,808 mi
- 03/03/2022173,516 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,635 miles per year across 16 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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