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EF17 XFX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

275,705 mi
Last recorded275,705 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 275,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 275,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 211,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 141,917 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 141,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 56,196 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 42,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,006 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 XFX 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 80%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX?

You can check the full history of EF17 XFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF17 XFX registered?

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

Is EF17 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 XFX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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