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EJ17 VGL

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

316,586 mi
Last recorded316,586 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 316,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 297,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 269,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 252,050 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 252,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 227,818 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 26 Jan 2024 205,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 179,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 144,328 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 132,760 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 44,498 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 44,498 miles

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

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

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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EJ17 VGL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ17 VGL, 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 EJ17 VGL registered?

EJ17 VGL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is EJ17 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 VGL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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