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M333 KCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,419 mi
Last recorded160,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 KCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 160,419 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear pad wire hanging

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

exhaust heat shields unlikely to become detached

Fail 15 Jan 2025 160,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill and step mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front step mounting point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear pad wire hanging

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

exhaust heat shields unlikely to become detached

handbrake jammed up

Pass 20 Dec 2023 158,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 158,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel pedal missing (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,470 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

both sills bubbling up and corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,469 miles

Offside 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)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

both sills bubbling up and corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,080 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,068 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,803 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front foglamp inop

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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M333 KCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M333 KCY, 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 M333 KCY registered?

M333 KCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is M333 KCY safe to buy?

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