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DE17 FRX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,617 mi
Last recorded176,617 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 FRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 176,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 147,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 147,564 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 116,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,818 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn outer edge (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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DE17 FRX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

DE17 FRX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is DE17 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 FRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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