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EF17 NEN

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

339,112 mi
Last recorded339,112 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 NEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 339,112 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured spring cup broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat not clipped in (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged tape up

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

tpms light on

Pass 13 Apr 2026 327,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 327,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.58 exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt buckle not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 312,971 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 312,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal travels to floor (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 291,462 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside worn (close to limit) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Sep 2024 275,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner n/s/f wheel rim has been repaired

Fail 3 Sep 2024 275,314 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear facing middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner n/s/f wheel rim has been repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2022 184,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,919 miles
Pass 18 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 NEN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF17 NEN, 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 EF17 NEN registered?

EF17 NEN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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