2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · YL08 FVC
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 270,264 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 270,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL08 FVC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 270,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL08 FVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito (YL08 FVC) between August 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint worn (5.3.”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to screen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YL08 FVC Mileage History
- 30/08/201178,195 mi
- 30/08/201178,195 mi
- 29/08/2012102,803 mi+24,608 mi
- 30/07/2013116,420 mi+13,617 mi
- 30/07/2013116,422 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/2014126,460 mi+10,038 mi
- 23/07/2014126,460 mi
- 09/09/2014126,974 mi+514 mi
- 09/09/2015143,462 mi+16,488 mi
- 10/09/2016151,840 mi+8,378 mi
- 10/09/2016151,840 mi
- 05/10/2017161,059 mi+9,219 mi
- 05/10/2017161,059 mi
- 25/10/2018170,552 mi+9,493 mi
- 02/11/2018170,552 mi
- 09/01/2020185,306 mi+14,754 mi
- 01/02/2021192,176 mi+6,870 mi
- 16/03/2022203,515 mi+11,339 mi
- 15/03/2023225,651 mi+22,136 mi
- 27/03/2023225,654 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2024242,854 mi+17,200 mi
- 15/04/2024242,870 mi+16 mi
- 25/04/2025253,309 mi+10,439 mi
- 23/04/2026270,261 mi+16,952 mi
- 11/05/2026270,264 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 13,069 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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