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EF17 GFY

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,001 mi
Last recorded208,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 208,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 207,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working bothsides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 180,749 miles

near side front suspension lite mist of oil

Fail 17 Dec 2024 180,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

near side front suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 12 Dec 2023 145,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,489 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 112,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,925 miles
Pass 23 May 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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EF17 GFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 EF17 GFY, 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

How do I check the history of EF17 GFY?

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What year was EF17 GFY registered?

EF17 GFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is EF17 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 GFY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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