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ET17 UBM

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

342,084 mi
Last recorded342,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 UBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 342,084 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment.

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2025 342,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment.

Undertray fitted at time of test

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 286,608 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2024 286,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2023 220,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 171,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,204 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 108,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre is 1mm or lower.(245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,537 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 68,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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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ET17 UBM 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 60%.

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 ET17 UBM, 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 ET17 UBM registered?

ET17 UBM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2017.

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