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DC17 HGU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,981 mi
Last recorded69,981 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,981 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 69,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,396 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2023 55,138 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 55,138 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 47,188 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 38,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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 HGU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

DC17 HGU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DC17 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 HGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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