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ET17 UDY

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

217,986 mi
Last recorded217,986 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 217,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

parking brake paddle has very little resaves travel

Pass 27 Feb 2026 207,473 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake paddle has very little reserves travel

Fail 27 Feb 2026 207,473 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake paddle has very little reserves travel

Pass 29 Aug 2025 199,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 191,133 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 191,129 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 182,024 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 182,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 168,145 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 168,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 157,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 146,556 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 146,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 137,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 115,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,989 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,927 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 10,339 miles

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 UDY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UDY, 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

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What year was ET17 UDY registered?

ET17 UDY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is ET17 UDY safe to buy?

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