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DC17 EAJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 129,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2024 109,621 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2024 109,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 88,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating on ignition cycle (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top retaining bolt snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,801 miles

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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DC17 EAJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 DC17 EAJ, 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.

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What year was DC17 EAJ registered?

DC17 EAJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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