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DE17 FRO

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 112,859 miles

Noise from steering/dry bearings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 112,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from steering/dry bearings

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Defective at bottom/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 101,352 miles

power steering noisy when operated - advise investigation

Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noisy in operation. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 90,506 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noisy in operation. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,295 miles

handbrake only just met the requirements, low reading on nearside handbrake

Fail 28 Mar 2023 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

handbrake only just met the requirements, low reading on nearside handbrake

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,808 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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DE17 FRO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE17 FRO, 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 DE17 FRO registered?

DE17 FRO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DE17 FRO safe to buy?

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