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P888 DEC

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,277 mi
Last recorded130,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 DEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 130,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 119,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,909 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn outer treads, rears worn inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,907 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn outer treads, rears worn inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 99,681 miles

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

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective damaged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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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P888 DEC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P888 DEC, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P888 DEC registered?

P888 DEC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2017.

Is P888 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 DEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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