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KF57 TCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,084 mi
Last recorded231,084 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 TCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 231,084 miles

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point

Pass 12 Jun 2025 225,989 miles

CORROSION ON ALL FLOORING & CHSSIS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 225,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON ALL FLOORING & CHSSIS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 224,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPE

Pass 2 Jun 2023 222,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 219,766 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 219,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 216,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 210,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 210,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 204,271 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SHORT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 196,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 188,933 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front has small cut in outer wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 180,522 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

NUMBER PLATES STARTED TO DETIORATE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 172,086 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 172,086 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 162,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 29 May 2013 153,443 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 8 May 2012 142,385 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

foot operated hand brake travel on limit

Pass 29 Dec 2010 118,838 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Slight play detected in tie rod joints at steering rack

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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KF57 TCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF57 TCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF57 TCZ registered?

KF57 TCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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